In your recent attempts to colonize the planet Mars, there are a few things I want you to keep in mind. Your greatest source of energy will be the Sun, something humans on Earth do not take advantage of as efficiently. Harness as much energy as you can from the Sun for your colony. The atmosphere on Mars is also extremely different than that of Earth; you should prepare in advance. Mars is thought to be a much colder planet, so wear space suits at all times to protect you and your fellow colonists. Liquid water has been found on Mars, too. This is a very important resource, so ration it out. The water is vital to your survival on the 'red planet'. And what about food? Soil nutrients, such as magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride, are believed to have the ability to support life. This suggests that crops can be harvested. When you leave the Earth, bring several crops with you. However, life will have to be shielded from the intense ultraviolet light emitted from the Sun, and ways will have to be discovered to do that. Mars' seasonal pattern is similar to the Earth's, but the temperature will still be too extreme. And, perhaps, several years from now the atmosphere will most likely thicken (have a higher pressure), which will be better for life on Mars. The thicker atmosphere will enable water to remain on the surface for longer periods of time. This would definitely be a plus when it comes to sustaining life. Remember these key points as you venture out into the unknown!
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