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Old 10-26-2010, 03:18 PM   #703
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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda View Post
something like that would make more sense if scientists find an Earth like planet capable of supporting life. who would want to go on a 1-way trip to Mars, and an environment that will kill you without constant protection?
I wonder if there are very many worlds where humans could live without life support. We are finely tuned to exist in Earth's environment. Even small differences could be fatal to us.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_c...n#Life_support

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_M_planet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habitable_zone

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_habitability

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