Mars Colonization: Challenges and Possibilities

“The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. On this shore, we’ve learned most of what we know. Recently, we’ve waded a little way out, maybe ankle-deep, and the water seems inviting.” – Carl Sagan, renowned astronomer and science communicator. Mars colonization has long fascinated humanity. We dream of setting up a permanent human base on the Red Planet. But, this…