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Creating A New Earth

Thursday November 12, 2009

The idea of colonizing Mars is not a new one, it has been the backdrop of many science fiction novels, and the focus of much scientific research. But, actually making it happen is a whole other story. Well on Sunday, November 15, the National Geographic Channel is going to air a special, as part of their "Expedition Week", about how we would go about creating a habitable planet out of Mars.

I think it will definitely be worth a watch, and in the meantime you can check out the promotional material and videos to whet your appetite. I think the reality of how close we are to undertaking the colonization of Mars will surprise some of you. So, check it out, and let me know what you think!

Image Credit: © National Geographic Channel

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November 13, 2009 at 8:56 pm
(1) cGREGgo says:

I think this would be so awesome! I hope it happens in my lifetime!

Today it was confirmed the LCROSS satellite NASA crashed on the moon found lots of water under the surface. This news clears the way for development of a lunar space station which some believe is phase one of the Mars long term plan.

Nice going NASA! :)

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