Finding out where humans can live on Mars

Plans to send humans to Mars are moving closer to reality thanks to new discoveries, especially related to water – a key element for life.

Plans to settle on Mars still face many challenges such as unclear environmental impacts, large resource demands and sustaining life on long-term journeys.

Elon Musk has made an optimistic prediction about sending people to Mars in the next 20 years, but scientists emphasize that many practical problems need to be solved before implementation.

Research published in the journal JGR Planets has identified a potential site – Amazonis Planitia – near a source of water ice, which would significantly reduce the cost of transporting it from Earth.

At Amazonis Planitia, bright-rimmed crater features are thought to be signs of subsurface ice, opening up the possibility of water extraction by simple drilling.

Water resources on Mars not only serve daily needs but can also be used as propellant, helping to ensure long-term living and operating conditions for astronauts.

If the observations at Amazonis Planitia are accurate, we may have identified the ideal location to send astronauts, giving them peace of mind about future water supplies.

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