When will we colonize Mars?

Since there is some serious consideration in this direction, it appears to be possible.

I'm guessing 2010.

Anyone else?

This maybe the most stupid question of the week but why do we need to do this?

I will remove the 1st & last line of my reply at *Skippy's* request.

THENEO:
It can be construed that your replies have duo meanings. Could be good or could be bad. I'm not sure. So I leave my 2nd line below just in case you mean the latter.

Still bruising from not receiving a TWATS award?



[Edited on 12-1-2004 by Questor]

In 6 years time!!!

Seems a little to soon to me, But it does all seem to be moving quickly at the moment..

Im kinda wondering why? Is there a reason we need to start thinking about moving to another planet?

Do we even know enough about it yet...

but 2010 sounds good, wonder how much the first flight to mars will be!!!

If Bush is re-elected this could be possilbe.

feck it

[Edited on 12-1-2004 by Lysergic]

Asala,

that is the point, why?

why now?

why the urgency.

would it not be better to stay here and fix earth's problems or are they too far gone...

is something going to happen that they are not telling us..

As i continue to say, this is just so bush can have a legacy.

Reagan had star wars (HAH)
Now bush can have mars.

[Edited on 12-1-2004 by Nerdling]

I might've read that wrong, sorry, just so use to negative energy coming from his posts. Sorry Neo, if I read that wrong.

Forget the topic,,,Lysergic is that you in your avatar???

Very Nice,,,,oh,,ummm,,

no, no, I dont think 2010 will be correct,,,,lol,,,I was sidetracked!!!

Originally posted by Stress
Forget the topic,,,Lysergic is that you in your avatar???

Very Nice,,,,oh,,ummm,,

no, no, I dont think 2010 will be correct,,,,lol,,,I was sidetracked!!!

not unless he's had a sex change.

Hi Questor!!

Based on the evidence of the Moon landings and the specualtion about *when* we'd establish colonies on that, I guess it will be a very long time unfortunately

Because of the "Cold War" there was a "genuine" race-for-space during the 60's (I was alive then and followed it avidly!) but political will - and consumer apathy - led to a reduction in Apollo flights - afterall, if the "mission" was to get a "man on the Moon" by the end of the decade ie 1970, then *why* continue to go back again and again (I realise this is a gross simplification but I hope you see I don't want to go off the thread?)

So, whilst we can applaud Spirit's success (and lick our wounds about Beagle 2) the whole question about "going to Mars" might *never* happen UNLESS there is a political need, fired by the publics clamour, to do so.

I doubt it will happen in my lifetime (probably limited to around 2030, when I'll be 80 years old). Please ask again around 2050 Questor and others will join in with the debate I'm sure!!

Originally posted by Lysergic
I might've read that wrong, sorry, just so use to negative energy coming from his posts. Sorry Neo, if I read that wrong.

I haven't a clue what you are talking about?

Negative?

I guess the truth is negative for most people.

If preserving life is so important it may make more sense to start building the space ark now rather than go to Mars.

No not me in my avatar, I get enough u2us of ppl wanting to chat. I just thought she was hot and used her as an avatar.


Neo, you know what I meant by negative, as in your and nerdlings lil bitch fest in a news thread.

So yeah you do have a #ing fish and chips on your shoulder, but whats new?

I must've forgot everyone of your posts spits fourth divine truth /sarcasm

alright I didn't read your post wrong, but it did change then..

So in that case, no apology given, I stand by what I said. Enjoy.

Lysergic,

sorry but where I come from if somebody insults you and you fight back then the first person that started it is obligated to solely defend themself and not bring in a buncha punks like their gang to defend them.

where I come from we call those people bullies, cowards and chicken #s.

Originally posted by THENEO
Lysergic,

sorry but where I come from if somebody insults you and you fight back then the first person that started it is obligated to solely defend themself and not bring in a buncha punks like their gang to defend them.

where I come from we call those people bullies, cowards and chicken #s.

I'll bet they have plenty of names for you.

Could've been a bigger person, but you decided not to go that route, did you?

Instead you have some sort of dellusion that everyone else is like "the man" and you aren't.

Nobody came in to defend either of you in that thread all I said was

Simmah down bitches, take that # to u2us

Sorry for hijacking this thread, deep apologies, last you will hear from me of this in this thread.

[Edited on 12-1-2004 by Lysergic]

Mankind can keeps its filthy behind on Earth. OH MY! I surely hope colonization on other planets is NEVER an actuality for the human race. Squash, Squash and it still won't die!!!!