Over the years, scientists have warned about the dangers a trip to Mars might pose to the human health. I think of going to mars, the benefits outweigh the risks because at one point the world is going to end. We can help make ourselves have a better chance to live in the future generations if we just do it now. Traveling outside of our Solar System and even the Milky Way Galaxy, we would surely be able to find other suitable planets to reside. "We -- the United States and former USSR -- have been going to Mars for 40 years," says Naderi, manager of the Mars Program Office at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The danger of going to Mars . The Mars Society often runs Earth-based simulations of life on Mars. Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin. NASA has been using radiation as a snow day. We could essentially gather materials, construct space vehicles, and launch to other planetary bodies from the surface of Mars without wasting time and resources here on Earth. The astronomical cost of going to Mars – and staying there. Space radiation: CSU studies risks for astronauts going to Mars. The risks of long-haul human space flight have been known for years. 28feb7:30 pm 9:00 pm S&S Dinner Dialogues, with Professor Jonathan Wiener - Going to Mars: Risks and Rewards 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. The scientific reasons for going to Mars can be summarised by the search for life, understanding the surface and the planet’s evolution, and preparing for future human exploration. In 2002 a NASA committee wrote a list. Share on Twitter. The Dangers of Going to Mars. Debate.org is a dynamic social community where you can voice your opinion on today’s hottest issues. Mars mission poses greater risk to human life than Nasa would allow This article is more than 7 years old. There is also risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular problems. Current rotations on the International Space Station put astronauts in zero gravity for six months, a comparable length of time to a one-way trip to Mars. Among the most serious health risks for astronauts going to Mars is radiation exposure. "Going to Mars is a big, big thing. He turns to Mars with the understanding that while individual psychology and government policies often approach one risk at a time, the real world has multiple risks. written by Quillette Magazine. Filed under: Podcast. Share using Email. Risks on top of risks But the hazards of space aren’t the only risks astronauts face on a long voyage. But the Mars Society's founder, Robert Zubrin, is highly critical of this plan, saying we already have the rocket technology needed to mount a Mars … And in space, humans need all the help they can when it comes to retaining their sanity. Humans hoping to be the first to set foot on Mars will have to run a gauntlet of dangers to reach their goal and yet more if they hope to return home again. Mental illness is another big risk facing our astronauts, and it’s one we’ve hardly begun to understand. Armando Simón, forensic psychologist and science writer, talks to Jonathan Kay about why it would be a mistake to try and put a man on Mars. Event Details. Dangers of a manned mission to Mars. By Jeff Dodge. PODCAST 69: Forensic psychologist Armando Simón on the risks of going to Mars. Mars has several elements that are the raw materials that could be harvested and utilized to support and expand human exploration of Mars and beyond. 04 May, 2015. Smokers assume 20 percent more risk,” he explains. Exploring Mars: Mars Mission Risks: Artist's rendering of the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft on its way to Mars: As the Odyssey spacecraft makes it way toward Mars, mission engineers are working hard to prepare for arrival at Mars at 0230 Universal time Oct. 24 (7:30 p.m. Pacific time Oct. 23). One of the main recommendations of the topical team is to develop a risk model with the radiation dose limits for crews travelling beyond the International Space Station. “The radiation hazard of flying to Mars and back is an additional one percent chance of getting cancer at some stage in your life. NASA warns people that a human mission to Mars will be difficult and the potential for disaster is a high. Astronauts going to Mars may be at increased risk of deafness and balance problems as long space missions can cause fluid to build up in the ear, study claims Who should make these decisions? The specific risks of a prolonged stay on Mars can be separated into three distinct types: health risks; habitat specific hazards and hazards associated with extra-vehicular actives (EVAs). Like any venture in any means of travel, there are always things that could go wrong. Mars is an obvious target for exploration because it is close by in our Solar System, but there are many more reasons to explore the Red Planet. Scientists have been studying the effects of living in space for decades. It’s going to involve risks," McKay says. For every sector and every carbon-emitting source, we need to assess what technologies are available to bring down emissions, what gaps need addressing and how to channel investments in the most impactful way. Space experts say sending humans to Mars worth the risk Summit takes stock of hurdles, technologies, support needed to reach Red Planet by 2030s So I think we should do it now because if we wait, its only going to be harder because of how the world is getting worse. Going bonkers might be the biggest. CSU Professor Michael Weil’s work is expected to give NASA more information about how space radiation affects the body over long periods of time, like a three-year mission to Mars. The Advantages of Going to Mars From a Scientific Point of View. Going to Mars will involve all sorts of risks. The first time we orbited a planet, it was Mars. Astronauts going to Mars may be at increased risk of deafness and balance problems as long space missions can cause fluid to build up in the ear, study claims. Going bonkers might be the biggest. What our climate goals and going to Mars have in common is the need for a viable action plan, one that is adaptable, agile and backed by a multi-stakeholder effort. Bookmark this article. “We are concerned about the risks behavioral health and performance would pose to a Mars mission within our current understanding, but we have cutting-edge researchers to help us answer these questions,” he says. Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina used MRS scans to discover that long space missions can cause a fluid build-up in the ear. While the effects of Mars-level radiation are unknown, documented effects of radiation exposure just outside of Earth’s atmosphere include vision loss, increased cancer risks, neurological disorders, and more. What are the risks and rewards of such ventures, and how should we design public policies to promote the best outcomes? Those who travel to Mars will encounter radiation upward of 100 times the intensity of that experienced on Earth. In addition to this, the immune system can become severely compromised while living in enclosed environments for extended periods of time—astronauts will need to take regular blood, saliva, and urine sample tests in order to track the status of their health. “None of this we consider insurmountable.” Far from home.