Stephen Hawking calls for Moon and Mars colonies

[jeffy777]

I don't see it being much different from sailing across the Atlantic a couple hundred years ago.

Well, atleast you can get a breath of fresh air while sailing and you don't have to be "inside" at all times......but yes, you are right: they are both similar.

 

[Blind_Io]

Although it is harder to fish from a spaceship.

 

[jeffy777]

And harder to gather the crew together for a good 'ol mutiny.

 

[argatoga]

Although it is harder to fish from a spaceship.

Google images says otherwise:

I was thinking more about the psychological issue. Obviously there are numerous technical issues as well.

 

[VillageIdiot]

A mars colony would be easy, I mean it even comes with canals =P