I'm sure some industrious martians will look into it - would you go with all this set up for you?

The 2026 windows is possible but hard. Until we see an in-space refuel it's still up in the air.

You raise a good point. I don't think materials will be a problem once mining is in full swing, but the machines are a factor. A couple of things may mitigate this. The people who make the machines on

Be whole industry of it's own - specially because it will probably stream 24/7 (with a small delay). Lot's of opportunities if you're in quick 🙂. Here are some I prepared earlier.

Yes, lots of talk about how much the androids will need to be hardened for radiation. Being humanoid, they also have the option of wearing cloths. Radiation and dust resistance overalls for example, since

Sure, this first window is the key. Even sending one ship this year should be possible as long as there is refueling. Re-use is a benefit but could still launch without it by expending a few rockets. I'm

The eight gates are discussed in the second part of the series 'Mars Independence Timing' in 3/8.

Good point, didn't quite get the right. Here's a better/clearer (I hope) explanation. (Maybe I'll update the doc with this as well if it makes more sense to you.) Mars produces propellant dirt cheap locally.

Yes, it's from NASA. Apparently they measure atmospheric optical depth (tau, where higher values mean more blockage). During storms, the issues is less about dust settling, but about the blockage in the

Vertical panels will definitely help reduce the risk to dusk build up which will help. However, so storms do reduce sun a lot. Large batteries will help, but not for the big ones. Here's some examples.

StarTrek food replicators 🙂 I can see the potential (as long as they don't call it fish etc when it really isn't). Mars has the potential for chickens, rabbits/guinea pigs and fish which all work well

It's easy to see a group of like minded people setting up their own independent colony. Especially if they can buy enough androids to help them set up and stay alive.

I did look into embryo banks to as on option but the effects on pregnancy and infants won't fully be know until we get there, but socially, having children naturally is a better socially and for the long

Agreed. Initially a single location to get set up, then probably different locations for different resources. Cybertruck can travel pretty fast and pretty far between locations which helps. People also

It's actually a surprisingly small number genetically. Socially you need a few more.

Well you have a whole new world to discover if you explore SpaceX and what they do. Here's a sample.

He would definitely have more freedom to extend his options in the private sector, and much quicker than government every moves.

Sure is a classic spot an worth a visit if you're in the area. Even with other people around you still get great views.

I must admit I've never been into making music before but use Suno.com a lot now to create music for poems and video posts. My stuff is only basic but it's been fun. It is impressive what they can do.