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[DXB-KNIGHT]

They are already working on a Mars Probe and now this,
Why everyone is interested in Mars is beyond me.

I want Saturn 😎

 

[John Kowalski]

get your shit in order ESA

take me to mars

 

[Qaloon]

Hopefully Islam will be done by then.

Lmao no

 

[Valhelm]

Because the US' imperialistic values are so nice right?

fully automated space communism is the only answer tbh

 

[iMax]

Hopefully Islam will be done by then.

what the fuck

 

[NoblesseOblige]

Because the US' imperialistic values are so nice right?

I mean, we at least abolished slavery.

 

[jfkgoblue]

We don't need to let UAE's values anywhere near Mars.

In 100 years, the UAE could be just as progressive as any western country, just look at how much more progressive it is compared to 100 years ago.

 

[Disagree Guy]

FIFA World Cup 2118

MARS confirmed

 

[Valhelm]

what the fuck

Stereogatari is a Turkish secularist. Don't jump to conclusions.

 

[SlickShoes]

in 2117 Dubai will still be half built with abandoned buildings everywhere.

I wonder how many workers they will kill building a colony on Mars?

 

[Disagree Guy]

in 2117 Dubai will still be half built with abandoned buildings everywhere.

I wonder how many workers they will building a colony on Mars?

In 100 years? Robots or drones.

Male ones though. Let's not go mad.

 

[SlickShoes]

Will women astronauts be allowed to fly the ships?

wrong country

 

[Aaronrules380]

Yeah this isn't actually happening. You all realize that, right? Making a live environment on Mars isn't going to happen in just 100 years, even with the help of far more experienced organizations than the UAE has

 

[SlickShoes]

In 100 years? Robots or drones.

Human labour will probably be cheaper than an army of robots

 

[Morat]

Will they build it with slave labour?

 

[Disagree Guy]

Yeah this isn't actually happening. You all realize that, right? Making a live environment on Mars isn't going to happen in just 100 years, even with the help of far more experienced organizations than the UAE has

Yeah and I bet if you told someone in 1917 that in 100 years we'd all have access to the collective knowledge of the entirety of our existence on a device we all carry in our pockets that allows us to speak face to face with anyone on the planet instantly they'd cart you off to the asylum for electric shock treatment

Go back 100 years before that and evolution was blasphemy - electricity - cars - planes...... you get the picture

 

[His Majesty]

Yeah this isn't actually happening. You all realize that, right? Making a live environment on Mars isn't going to happen in just 100 years, even with the help of far more experienced organizations than the UAE has

As some people here have suggested just let FIFA handle it. Announce the World Cup 2118 to be organised on Mars and FIFA will get it done. After all they managed to end racism and corruption in just a few years time. Don't underestimate them.

 

[victreeb3l]

TBH I wouldnt be surprised to see Mars colonization in our life time. Maybe by 2050? Provided we dont all kill each other by then of course. Tech has been advancing rapidly.

I bet the trip there on Emirates would be plush as anything

Yup. I'll go depending on 1) if I'm still alive and 2) the ballerness of the transportation going there and back

Hopefully Islam will be done by then.

lol oh you

 

[Aaronrules380]

Yeah and I bet if you told someone in 1917 that in 100 years we'd all have access to the collective knowledge of the entirety of our existence on a device we all carry in our pockets that allows us to speak face to face with anyone on the planet instantly they'd cart you off to the asylum for electric shock treatment

not really comparable imo. Unless you expect a revolution as game changing as the Internet to happen again in the next 100 years. There's the fundamental problem of the atmosphere on Mars not being livable, and while small scale expeditions might be possible, an actual Colony would require either regular oxygen shipments on a scale that would probably be unfeasible or some method of generating their own oxygen in large quantities

 

[Woorloog]

I'm thinking Mars will be skipped. Asteroids are too attractive and almost certainly cheaper. You get all you need from asteroids, and more.
Plus mined-out asteroids can be used for habitats and can be spun for proper gravity. Less than 40% Earth gravity may be problematic:

Astronauts were exposed to artificial gravity levels ranging from 0.2 to 1 g for a few minutes during several spaceflight missions, using linear sleds or rotating chairs. They did not perceive any changes in their spatial orientation when the g level was lower than 0.5 g at the inner ear level, where the sensory receptors for gravity perception are located.

Of course, this is far from conclusive.

Human labour will probably be cheaper than an army of robots

Unlikely. Besides, with sufficient automation, i wonder if most humans would even want to work. "It is the job of robots".
And in space, robots absolutely would be cheaper and easier. A human requires life-support systems that cut into payloads heavily, or require more delta-v, which in turn requires larger spacecrafts and even more delta-v. In short, far more expensive.
There is a reason we send mostly probes to space, rather than manned missions. We could do them, but there is little reason or need for that.

not really comparable imo. Unless you expect a revolution as game changing as the Internet to happen again in the next 100 years. There's the fundamental problem of the atmosphere on Mars not being livable, and while small scale expeditions might be possible, an actual Colony would require either regular oxygen shipments on a scale that would probably be unfeasible or some method of generating their own oxygen in large quantities

Free oxygen atmosphere requires biomass with flora to replenish oxygen. For small bases, oxygen can be generated from water... which probably isn't that easily available on Mars beyond polar regions.
Actual terraforming process would take a long time and be extremely complicated though not really impossible.
And heat is a big problem. Mars receives only 25% of the light and heat Earth receives.

 

[Disagree Guy]

not really comparable imo. Unless you expect a revolution as game changing as the Internet to happen again in the next 100 years. There's the fundamental problem of the atmosphere on Mars not being livable, and while small scale expeditions might be possible, an actual Colony would require either regular oxygen shipments on a scale that would probably be unfeasible or some method of generating their own oxygen in large quantities

100 years is comparable to another 100 years haha

A revolution like zero point energy or faster than light travel would sure as hell revolutionise things. What I'm saying is - It's highly unlikely but definitely within the realms of possibility.

Just look at the huge progress we've made since the 1950's

Spoiler

When Roswell UFO crashed of course

 

[swit]

2117? That's like 17 years difference compared to Babylon 5 timeline

 

[Disagree Guy]

2117? That's like 17 years difference compared to Babylon 5 timeline

How did you get hold of the blueprints?

 

[Alexlf]

This is the stuff that makes me want to pull my hair out when people speak out against life extension. Screw you pal, I wanna watch the sunrise on mars! You can go rot in the ground on your own time if you really want.

 

[faridmon]

Hopefully Islam will be done by then.

Wow, is posts like these allowed?

 

[fierrotlepou]

And none of us will ever witness it

The first immortal has been born.

 

[Disagree Guy]

Wow, is posts like these allowed?

It shouldn't be and probably is against the rules but since the grow of Right-wing I've seen more and more of it in these parts.

It could be a 'joke' but even then it's in disgusting taste.

 

[xk0sm0sx]

UAE going for that Science Victory eh?
I don't mind, because it might compel the other nations to start doing the same thing too.

 

[Bronx-Man]

And none of us will ever witness it

born too late to explore the world

born too early to explore the galaxy

born just in time for the memes

 

[Knuckle Sandwich]

Is our planet even gonna last that long?

100 years? Yeah I think earth is gonna make it. Not sure about us though.

 

[MMarston]

Good luck.

 

[Boylamite]

All those foreign workers will really not be able to get back to their home countries now.

I wonder if they will be given oxygen when working

 

[Stinkles]

Hopefully Islam will be done by then.

I'm a pretty committed atheist and all I wish is for religion to stay out of government. I sure hope radicalism is gone by then and that equality and tolerance are big parts of all religion but I don't want anything to do with eliminating a faith.

 

[Uterbraten]

Who hasn't heard of the glorious Arab Space Programm(s).
Do they have at least one decent university (Al-Azahr in Kairo, maybe)?

Those picturse, by the way, look like some Amiga game loading screens.

 

[TheRealTalker]

Who hasn't heard of the glorious Arab Space Programm(s).
Do they have at least one decent university (Al-Azahr in Kairo, maybe)?

Those picturse, by the way, look like some Amiga game loading screens.

HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA

heh

I am sorry but this is not even true

look up some top world universities

 

[AcademicSaucer]

All those foreign workers will really not be able to get back to their home countries now.

ayyy

 

[Mr. Giggles]

Its nice to want things.

 

[Neo C.]

I don't mind, whoever wants to invest in Mars is ok in my book. It's unlikely I'll witness it in 2117, but who knows?

 

[darkwing]

I wonder how territory on Mars will be determined. Is it going to be a who ever is first thing?

for sure

 

[DieH@rd]

I have no clue why is everyone so bent on living on Mars under fancy domes and surface structures...

They should stick at start to underground network of habitats. It's more predictable environment that is much more solid [no earthquakes there] and protected from radiation.

 

[Z3K]

Oh yes, bring it on UAE, let's have some nice hotels, huge ass malls and a sick skyline on mars.

 

[sphagnum]

Hopefully Islam will be done by then.

?

 

[ZeezbruhTV]

What?? SpaceX should have a legit settlement by 2040, why not announce your working/funding with them and hitch a ride to help the first mars settlement?

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

No thanks, UAE. Take care of the mess in the desert first. No second chances. Hopefully Elon Musk stays true to his vision.

 

[Burbeting]

They should try to make some sort of settlement on moon before considering mars. Or at least start human expeditions to moon again.

Hopefully Islam will be done by then.

What the...?

 

[KeyBladerXIII]

Nah, UAE you stay here. Most of your country is about as desolate as Mars is anyway...although that might work in their favor.

 

[RinsFury]

Hopefully Islam will be done by then.

What the fuck is wrong with you?

 

[Madness]

They'll probably rocket thousands of Indians, Pakistani and Bangladeshi workers on a one way trip promising them a flight back once they finish building the city after 80 hour Martian working days.

 

[Flai]

not really comparable imo. Unless you expect a revolution as game changing as the Internet to happen again in the next 100 years. There's the fundamental problem of the atmosphere on Mars not being livable, and while small scale expeditions might be possible, an actual Colony would require either regular oxygen shipments on a scale that would probably be unfeasible or some method of generating their own oxygen in large quantities

I mean, there is oxygen in the Martian atmosphere (although, not much). And there are large amounts of ice on Mars, which can be splitted into oxygen and hydrogen. I don't think that getting oxygen is anywhere near the biggest problems for a Martian colony.

 

[faridmon]

No thanks, UAE. Take care of the mess in the desert first. No second chances. Hopefully Elon Musk stays true to his vision.

Yeah, deserts should be solved. Fucking hundreds of land inhabitable in a world where we need every bit of land we can get.