(August 11, 2013 at 6:52 am)pineapplebunnybounce Wrote: It's a very small crew they're sending for the first year. 4 astronauts only. That sounds dangerous, I'm thinking 1 doctor, 1 engineer? That's very little. What about reproduction? Have they taken into account astronauts may have babies? How does law enforcement work up there with so few people?
Edit: I think the first 5 crews they'll be sending very qualified specialists only.
Yes there are risks, but that won't stop people I guess. Reproduction is not allowed at least till a sufficient base is done and new crews come in. Of course these people will not do anthing stupid, since w're selecting the best ones (hopefully lol). Laws wont work, since Mars is a completely new planet. So there are very few laws regarding space till now. Not sure about the future though.
Yes, they will be sending the best of the best specialists surely