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Mars Colonization: Beyond Getting There

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dc.contributor.authorLevchenko, Igoren
dc.contributor.authorXu, Shuyanen
dc.contributor.authorMazouffre, Stéphaneen
dc.contributor.authorKeidar, Michaelen
dc.contributor.authorBazaka, Katerynaen
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-11T05:40:21Z
dc.date.available2026-06-11T05:40:21Z
dc.date.issued2019en
dc.description.abstractColonization of Mars: As humans gradually overcome technological challenges of deep space missions, the possibility of exploration and colonization of extraterrestrial outposts is being seriously considered by space agencies and commercial entities alike. But should we do it just because we potentially can? Is such an undoubtedly risky adventure justified from the economic, legal, and ethical points of view? And even if it is, do we have a system of instruments necessary to effectively and fairly manage these aspects of colonization? In this essay, a rich diversity of current opinions on the pros and cons of Mars colonization voiced by space enthusiasts with backgrounds in space technology, economics, and materials science are examined.en
dc.description.sponsorshipThis work was supported in part by OSTIn‐SRP/EDB, the National Research Foundation (Singapore), Academic Research Fund AcRF Tier 1 RP 6/16 (Singapore), and the George Washington Institute for Nanotechnology (USA). I.L. acknowledges the support from the School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology. This work was supported in part by OSTIn-SRP/EDB, the National Research Foundation (Singapore), Academic Research Fund AcRF Tier 1 RP 6/16 (Singapore), and the George Washington Institute for Nanotechnology (USA). I.L. acknowledges the support from the School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology.en
dc.description.statusPeer-revieweden
dc.identifier.scopus85213853503en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1885/733810314
dc.language.isoenen
dc.rightsPublisher Copyright: © 2018 The Authors. Published by WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.en
dc.sourceGlobal Challengesen
dc.subjectethical considerationsen
dc.subjectlegal considerationsen
dc.subjectmars colonizationen
dc.subjectspace explorationen
dc.titleMars Colonization: Beyond Getting Thereen
dc.typeJournal articleen
dspace.entity.typePublicationen
local.contributor.affiliationLevchenko, Igor; Nanyang Technological Universityen
local.contributor.affiliationXu, Shuyan; Nanyang Technological Universityen
local.contributor.affiliationMazouffre, Stéphane; CNRSen
local.contributor.affiliationKeidar, Michael; George Washington Universityen
local.contributor.affiliationBazaka, Kateryna; School of Chemistryen
local.identifier.citationvolume3en
local.identifier.doi10.1002/gch2.201800062en
local.identifier.pure1cb31278-7e52-432e-bcf0-5a83b7d54d64en
local.identifier.urlhttps://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85213853503en
local.type.statusPublisheden

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