Do you think it's right for NASA to run the 'One-way trip to mars' misson?

[Eoin247]

This is a null point.

You said this and didn't really back it up, you then went on to talk about something different so im guessing you misunderstood what i meant.

Of course they dont intend to have a conversation "Hi" {21 mins} "hi , how are you all?" {21 mins} "im good" etc

They will send all info as a "package" and get what they need back in another "package". When i talked about how life was 200 years ago i simply pointed out that people lived in that way before, it's only in very recent years tht we have instant communication across earth.

[GommeInc]

I can't see the title the US will hold will be all that appealing. "The USA, first country to land man on Mars WITHOUT them returning." It'd be more impressive if they could return as well, not just be left to die on some deserted rock. They should probably explore the technology and equipment needed to land man on Mars further. Volunteers would be doing it for all the wrong reasons with annoying self-less lust for their country, which we all know far too well is alive and well in the USA - not necessarily a bad thing, but not healthy given some circumstances.

[Tintinnabulate]

Given American culture, I am surprised they are willing to let people die.

[SirTezza]

You said this and didn't really back it up, you then went on to talk about something different so im guessing you misunderstood what i meant.

Of course they dont intend to have a conversation "Hi" {21 mins} "hi , how are you all?" {21 mins} "im good" etc

They will send all info as a "package" and get what they need back in another "package". When i talked about how life was 200 years ago i simply pointed out that people lived in that way before, it's only in very recent years tht we have instant communication across earth.

Okay I understand what you mean about the second point now, thanks for clearing it up. I agree people have lived in that way before, and we have got used to more instant communication.

Regarding the first point; when I mentioned communicating I didn't mean quick calls. But communicating from deep space is difficult even when the data is sent as a packet. The telemetry of the data packet will be created first, usually monitored by a committee that runs the deep space communication, especially the important data packets that is sending back information from a scientific stand point.

However, there are messages that may be of urgency, leading to the usage of a data packet just not enough. I have heard that they are considering putting satellites in orbit around the earth and around mars in a B orbit, allowing for a better flow and transfer of data packets and conversation. There is a lot to think about, and I am sure they will come up with the solution in due course.

[Eoin247]

"The USA, first country to land man on Mars WITHOUT them returning."

I truly believe that this will go down in history as " The USA, first country to colonise Mars"

Given American culture, I am surprised they are willing to let people die

Ever hear of the middle east?

I have a feeling that in years to come movies will be made about this whether it happens or not.

[karter]

The Mars missions according to me, are useless. We've spent like millions only to find that probably life existed on Mars once. What will this Mission result in? We'll get to know a few more facts about Mars , USA will be widely applauded for the mission. :rolleyes:

[Eoin247]

What will this Mission result in? We'll get to know a few more facts about Mars

This mission seems to be concerned with primarily to take our first steps in "colonising" other planets, rather than finding out more facts although that is probably something they will also do.

[karter]

What I am trying to say that a one way mission can do nothing helpful , we can only discover about the planet.

[Zak]

If people are willing to give their lives for this mission, I don't see why NASA are doing anything wrong.

[Richie]

Yes, they're not forcing people to go. Its optional.