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Artist's conception of a terraformed Mars. This realistic portrayal is approximately centered on the prime meridian and 30 degrees north latitude, with the north polar cap at upper left, and a hypothesized ocean with a sea level at approximately two kilometers below average surface elevation. The ocean submerges what are now Vastitas Borealis, Acidalia Planitia, Chryse Planitia, and Xanthe Terra; the visible landmasses are Tempe Terra at left, Aonia Terra at bottom, Terra Meridiani at lower right, and Arabia Terra at upper right. Rivers that feed the ocean at lower right occupy what are now Valles Marineris and Ares Vallis, while the large lake at lower right occupies what is now Aram Chaos. (credit: Mathew Crisp).
Artist's conception of a terraformed Mars. This realistic portrayal is approximately centered on the prime meridian and 30 degrees north latitude, with the north polar cap at upper left, and a hypothesized ocean with a sea level at approximately two kilometers below average surface elevation. The ocean submerges what are now Vastitas Borealis, Acidalia Planitia, Chryse Planitia, and Xanthe Terra; the visible landmasses are Tempe Terra at left, Aonia Terra at bottom, Terra Meridiani at lower right, and Arabia Terra at upper right. Rivers that feed the ocean at lower right occupy what are now Valles Marineris and Ares Vallis, while the large lake at lower right occupies what is now Aram Chaos. (credit: Mathew Crisp).
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  5. FrancisTyers 16:18, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
  6. agr 16:30, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
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  9. Mithridates 22:41, 7 August 2006 (UTC)
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Project Members Assess Active
Space 37 Yes Yes
Astronomy 37 Yes Yes
Astronomical objects 62 Yes Yes
Solar System 19 Yes Yes
Mars 15 Yes Yes
Moon 13 Yes Yes
Spaceflight 39 Yes Yes
Human Spaceflight 39 No Yes
Rocketry 10 No No
Space Colonization 18 No Yes
Timeline of spaceflight 10 No Yes
Unmanned space missions 12 No No

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[edit] Purpose

This is a WikiProject meant to organize and coordinate development of Wikipedia entries on aspects of space colonization, terraforming, planetary engineering, and other subjects related to the medium and long term future of humans in space.

In particular, this project will aim to provide well-sourced technical detail on these entries, drawing from the wide body of scientific and engineering research and commentary, with an emphasis on sources in peer-reviewed scientific literature; and providing context in terms of the idea of colonizing these planets in literature and the arts and as a subject of anthropological, cultural and sociological interest.

[edit] Members

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[edit] Scope

This project is focused on human colonization of space. It is not intended to cover robotic space exploration or historical manned spaceflight, or future activity analogous to historical manned spaceflight, i.e. minimal orbital space station or brief excursions to explore the Moon. Its scope begins with plans for more elaborate, hotel or hab type orbital space stations capable of permanent occupation by more than a handful of people at a time, and with plans for more elaborate human lunar expeditions capable of keeping humans on the Moon for months at a time. The scope goes up from there, to include human missions to Mars, up through terraforming, Dyson spheres, the Kardashev scale, etc.

It's important while working on this project to keep in mind Wikipedia policy: It is appropriate to report discussion and arguments about the prospects for success of future proposals and projects or whether some development will occur, provided that discussion is properly referenced. It is not appropriate for an editor to insert their own opinions or analysis, because of Wikipedia's prohibition on original research. Please keep that in mind while working on the articles.

[edit] Recommended sources

[edit] List of articles needing work

[edit] List of subjects needing new entries

  • Apogee Books Space Series

[edit] List of other new entries started

[edit] Discussion

[edit] Colonization of Titan

Should Colonization of Titan be merged with Colonization of the outer solar system at least for the time being?

  • Uniquely among the colonization entries, I think the one on Titan may be lacking in sources focusing specifically on it as opposed to the outer solar system in general. Thoughts? - Reaverdrop 05:16, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
  • I think it's a no brainer and should be done once the AfD process completes. I also think that the Asteroid section should be removed from Colonization of the outer solar system, since many asteroids are in the inner solar system. Also the outer edge of the asteroid belt pretty much marks the limit of where solar power power is practical, which is an important demarcation in terms of colonies. --agr 16:30, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
On second thought, I added some material to Colonization of Titan and it's several times longer than it was when it was nominated, and beginning to be referenced. It seems to have more supporting material than anywhere else in the outer solar system. Maybe it does not need to be merged after all... Thoughts? - Reaverdrop 22:06, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Colonization of Venus

Hi - I decided yesterday that Colonization of Venus is going to be the next article I turn into an FA (assuming things all go well). Nothing sudden as making an FA usually takes a month or so, but I'll be working on it a lot so if anyone wants to help out with adding references or anything else they're more than welcome. I read that pdf by Geoffrey A. Landis two days ago and though I knew before about the temperature up at 50 km, I didn't realize that the pressure's the same as here nor that breathable air floats, and so I'm convinced that this idea needs to be put into the spotlight. Mithridates 22:40, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Rationale

This Wikiproject was born out of the debate at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Colonization of Mercury on the proposed deletion of Colonization of Mercury, and alternately of several other space colonization entries.