What Do I think I Know About Mars?

What do I already know about Mars?

• It has a thin and possibly dangerous atmosphere
• It looks red and rusty from iron oxide

1. What do you know about NASA's plans to visit Mars?
2. How long will the trip take?
3. What supplies and equipment will the astronauts need to survive there?
4. What do you think are the risks of traveling to such a distant planet?
5. What would you want to bring with you?

1. They would send a return rocket first and use artificially modified food.
2. 2 1/2 years
3. You would need special spacesuits, exercise, food, and shelter.
4. You would loose strength over time from anti-gravity as well as injury solar flare ions.
5. I would bring a small form of entertain, a spacesuit and other needed items.