How much more radiation do astronauts get?
10 times more
How will we communicate from Mars
Email
What's the first problem with living on Mars?
Environmental issues like radiation
What is radiation?
energy emitted from a source
What does low gravity do to the body?
Weakens muscles
HOw long does it take to send an email to Earth?
20 minutes
Give 2 examples of psychological difficulties on Mars
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What is the problem with water on Mars?
limited, short showers and not wash clothes
What does food taste like on Mars?
same because all food tastes the same in low gravity
Give an example of radiation
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How to prevent damage to muscles and bones in Mars?
Exercise with heavy weights
What's a solution against radiation?
Ice-covered domes
Where will food on Mars come from?
canned and dried food
What is a spacesuit?
What astronauts wear in space
What is deep space?
beyond the atmosphere of the earth
Why is ice used in the domes?
Because it partly blocks radiation
What is the problem with living in a closed ecosystem?
no fresh air, lots of bacteria and pollution