The risks of colonizing Mars are many, but someone has to do it. And by "someone," we mean you. Because who else is going to do it?
From financial ruin to psychological breakdown, we've got you covered. Well, not actually, but it sounds good, right?
Financial Risks
The cost of sending a single astronaut to Mars is estimated to be around $200 million. That's like, a lot of money. Like, more than a lot of money.
But hey, at least we'll get a good Instagram filter out of it. "Just me, on Mars, looking fabulous."
Health Risks
Space radiation is like, super bad for you. It'll give you cancer, or make you sterile, or turn you into a human-shaped raisin. The choice is yours.
And don't even get us started on the lack of healthcare on Mars. You'll be lucky to get a decent Wi-Fi signal, let alone actual medical care.
Psychological Risks
Living on Mars for extended periods will drive you to the brink of madness. Or at least, that's what the Russians did to the astronauts on the International Space Station.
You'll have to deal with isolation, confinement, and the constant reminder that you're on a planet with no decent coffee shop within 20,000 miles.
Technological Risks
The tech required to sustain human life on Mars is, shall we say, still in development. Like, it's not even out of the beta testing phase yet.
But hey, who needs air, water, or food when you've got a fancy new spacesuit?