Mars Declared Unsafe for Humans to Live as Scientists Explain Why It'd Never Work

The dream of colonizing Mars has captivated humanity for decades, yet recent scientific findings suggest that this aspiration may be fraught with insurmountable challenges. While NASA has ambitions to send humans to the Red Planet as early as the 2030s, experts are cautioning that long-term habitation may not be feasible.

A Bright Vision for Mars Exploration

NASA’s interest in Mars stems from its potential to provide insights into both the history of our solar system and the future of Earth. The agency has described Mars as "one of the only other places we know where life may have existed." With numerous robotic missions successfully landing on the planet, the next logical step appears to be manned missions. But as researchers delve deeper into the conditions on Mars, a troubling picture begins to emerge.

The Complex Reality of Space Radiation

A collaborative study involving institutions like UCLA, MIT, and Moscow’s Skolkovo Institute has shed light on the environmental dangers that astronauts would face on Mars. The researchers aimed to understand the impact of particle radiation from various cosmic sources, including the Sun and distant stars, on human life.

Their findings, published in the , painted a grim picture: human exposure to radiation on Mars would exceed safe levels after just four years.

The Risks of Cosmic Radiation

Radiation is a silent but deadly threat for any potential Mars colonist. The research revealed that while spacecraft could be designed to protect astronauts during their journey, once on Mars, the radiation risks multiply.

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