What Would Our Life Look Like on Other Planets

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What if every planet in our solar system was habitable—and we could choose where to live? ✨ Would you settle on stormy Jupiter, chilled-out Neptune, or the fiery plains of Mercury? In this video, we imagine what life might actually look like on these transformed worlds, from gravity-defying homes to alien landscapes you'd have to see to believe. We combine science, creativity, and a touch of cosmic wonder to paint a picture of humanity spread across the stars. Could this be our future—or just an incredible "what if"? Hit play and take a tour of the solar system like never before.  Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com   Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV   Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en   Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

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00:00So, what is the habitable zone?

00:03Well, in my room, it's the small section which isn't buried in food wrappings and video games.

00:08But astronomically speaking, it's a region around a star where the temperature of H2O matters.

00:14Too hot and the water will evaporate.

00:17Too cold and it will freeze.

00:19So, just like Goldilocks, the habitable zone is just right to allow liquid water to exist.

00:25And water is essential for life as we know it.

00:28Just ask the three bears.

00:30The size of this zone depends on the temperature of the star.

00:33But the habitable zone isn't necessarily a guaranteed oasis of life.

00:39Other factors, such as a planet's atmosphere and magnetic field, also play a crucial role in this.

00:45Scientists have discovered more than 5,000 planets outside our solar system.

00:50And only 63 of them are potentially habitable for life forms like on Earth.

00:55Kind of a cosmic lottery.

00:57The good news is, this rule also works for the moons.

01:01If moons of planets are within the habitable zone, they may also have conditions suitable for life.

01:08That would be a jackpot in our lottery.

01:10Two oasis for the price of one.

01:12In our solar system, this zone is within a range of 80 to 111 million miles.

01:19Of all the planets, only we were lucky enough to have life.

01:23But what if we could make all the planets in our solar system habitable?

01:28Well, let's start with Mercury.

01:30First off, we'd need to give Mercury a bit of a makeover by thickening its atmosphere and providing it with a magnetic field.

01:38So let's shower it with some asteroids that contain water.

01:41It's terraforming time, baby!

01:43Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, which means it gets plenty of sunshine.

01:48So not that it needs any help in that department.

01:51Actually, Mercury needs to chill out a bit.

01:54Right now, it's 800 degrees Fahrenheit.

01:57That's too hot, said Papa Bear.

01:59That's why we should move it to a more habitable orbit, about twice as far away from the Sun as it is now.

02:06Now, thanks to terraforming and pleasant temperatures, we'd finally get some water.

02:11And if we want to get really cozy, we could always build habitats underground or on the surface.

02:18But then we'd have to shield them from the heat and radiation.

02:20Anyway, with a little creativity, we could make it work.

02:25I mean, people live in Arizona, right?

02:27Yeah, but then we'd need a lot of golf courses.

02:30Let's move on to Venus.

02:32Ah, the famous planet of love.

02:34Where the temperatures are hot enough to melt lead, and the atmospheric pressure can crush you in seconds.

02:40Isn't it romantic?

02:42Venus is referred to as Earth's sister planet.

02:45But as it often happens with siblings, we have almost nothing in common.

02:49Well, let's try to solve this problem.

02:52If we add some hydrogen on Venus, it could react with the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to form water and graphite.

03:00Water would help us to create some oxygen.

03:02But for this plan to work, we'd need to get hydrogen from space like it's a Black Friday sale.

03:08After that, we can build our new homes.

03:10We'll just have to make sure the buildings are strong enough to withstand the winds and acid rain.

03:16Piece of cake, right?

03:17Luckily, with the next planet, things are much easier.

03:21Mars is often considered the most promising candidate for extraterrestrial life in our solar system.

03:27It's a rocky planet with a thin atmosphere, but it has signs of water on its surface.

03:33And not only water, but even microbial life.

03:37So, the Martians must think of us as extraterrestrials.

03:40Anyway, if we're going to terraform Mars, adding oceans is a must.

03:46They'd thicken the atmosphere and warm the surface.

03:48Time for another asteroid shower.

03:51Or we could create some giant mirrors to reflect the sunlight and melt the ice caps.

03:56Easy peasy.

03:56And as soon as oceans appear on Mars, it'll gradually turn into a lush green planet.

04:03Very similar to our Earth.

04:05After that, we'll just need to build some artificial habitats and make sure they have all the comforts of home.

04:11Now, making rocky planets habitable isn't that difficult, compared to the gas giants.

04:16Jupiter has no solid surface at all, and it's basically impossible to colonize.

04:22So, let's get creative.

04:25We could build floating habitats in the clouds of Jupiter, where temperatures and pressures are more Earth-like.

04:31We just need to protect them from little inconveniences, like wind speeds of more than 400 miles per hour and lightning every other minute.

04:39But if we manage to build homes in Jupiter's atmosphere, we could have some truly unique views.

04:45Just imagine waking up every day and seeing swirling clouds and colorful bands out your window.

04:52Or taking a stroll through the gas giant's thick atmosphere.

04:55Scary and awesome.

04:57Just watch your step on that balcony.

05:00We could also use some high technologies to make Jupiter's atmosphere breathable.

05:05Something that would consume its gases and release oxygen.

05:08Now, this is pure sci-fi, but wouldn't that be cool?

05:12Let's move on to Saturn.

05:13Saturn, it's also a gas giant, which has no solid surface for life to exist.

05:18But don't lose hope.

05:20Just like with Jupiter, we could create some floating habitats in the upper atmosphere of Saturn.

05:25Try living on a luxurious cloud, although the rent would be sky-high.

05:30We could also cover the planet with a giant shield, like a cosmic umbrella.

05:35In space, it's raining cosmic rays instead of water.

05:38But this barrier could protect us from harmful radiation and solar winds.

05:44Thanks to this, the weather on Saturn would become a bit calmer.

05:48Also, remember how we were talking about moons?

05:51One of Saturn's moons, Titan, has a dense atmosphere and maybe even a subsurface ocean of water.

05:58And Cedilus also hides an ocean beneath its crust.

06:01Both of them might be perfect places for actual colonization.

06:05That would be much easier than colonizing Saturn.

06:08Uranus is another ice giant made up of dense fluid icy materials – methane, ammonia, and water.

06:16Considering the surface temperature of minus 353 degrees Fahrenheit, you could say it's pretty chilly out there.

06:23So, how do we make this work?

06:26Well, we could try to create a greenhouse effect.

06:29It's a natural process that helps keep the Earth's temperature stable and pleasant, unless we mess around with it.

06:36When sunlight enters the Earth's atmosphere, some of it gets trapped by gases called greenhouse gases.

06:43They act like a blanket around the Earth, keeping the planet warm.

06:47Unless we mess around with it.

06:48So, if we want to make this ice giant warmer, we can try to recreate this effect, only better.

06:55For example, we could introduce some of these gases into Uranus's atmosphere.

07:00Or build a network of mirrors to trap the heat from the Sun.

07:04Although it would require tons of giant mirrors.

07:07And just imagine trying to position them all correctly.

07:11So, instead of all this headache, we could always set our sights on Uranus's moons.

07:16They're believed to have rocky surfaces, and maybe even oceans that could support life.

07:22Plus, the views are out of this world.

07:25Moving on to the final planet, Neptune.

07:28The cool, distant cousin of the Solar System.

07:31It's also a nice giant.

07:32Its year lasts 165 Earth years.

07:36Now first, let's create an atmosphere.

07:38Neptune's atmosphere is mostly made up of hydrogen, helium, and methane.

07:43Pew!

07:43We'd need to transport some plants there.

07:46Or simply, lots of oxygen to make this place a bit more breathable.

07:51And how do we add water to a gas giant?

07:54Maybe by melting ice from the moons, or by transporting large amounts of water from Earth.

08:00Just imagine a squadron of spaceships dragging giant containers to Neptune.

08:04And then, once the planet has a breathable atmosphere and liquid water, we'd need to build habitats.

08:12Probably another sky city, because you can never have enough of those.

08:16So, let's say we somehow magically made all the planets habitable.

08:21Now what?

08:22Well, there would be a boost in human exploration and colonization.

08:26People would build new homes on different planets.

08:29Imagine, immigrating from Mercury to Neptune because you prefer chilly temperatures more.

08:35With more habitable planets to study and explore, scientists would learn more about our world.

08:41We'd have so many breakthroughs.

08:43Also, it's time for some interplanetary trade.

08:46We could mine tons of resources from planets, asteroids, and moons.

08:51A dream come true for Elon Musk.

08:53But, of course, it's not all fun and games.

08:57All of this would most likely lead to conflicts over resources and territory.

09:01Imagine trying to keep peace between Jupiterians and Martians.

09:06Well, all jokes aside, the possibility of all planets being habitable is mind-boggling.

09:12But, in reality, terraforming planets like this is impossible, at least for now.

09:18But, who knows?

09:19Many things were considered impossible before.

09:22But this didn't stop us.

09:24So, let's keep dreaming.

09:26Meanwhile, we can clean up the planet we're already on.

09:30That's it for today.

09:31So, hey, if you pacified your curiosity, then give the video a like and share it with your friends.

09:36Or, if you want more, just click on these videos and stay on the bright side!

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