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Building a Marsbase is a Horrible Idea: Let’s do it!
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

A Kurzgesagt animation walking through how a Mars base could be built and why it would be punishing, covering radiation, temperature extremes, toxic dust and the need for shielding.
Recommended as a sobering, accessible overview of the practical challenges of living on Mars.
5 Hacker News mentions · 2019–2024