Colonization of the inner Solar System

Space colonization

Bodies in the inner Solar System have been considered for terraforming and space colonization. The main candidates for colonization in the inner Solar System are Mars[1] and Venus.[2] Other possible candidates for colonization include the Moon[3] and even Mercury.[4]

Candidate locations

Moon

The short distance between the Earth and the Moon makes it a natural expansion after Earth. Several key players in the space field such as Russia,[5] China[6] and the US[7] have made plans in constructing the first lunar outpost.

Mars

Main article: Colonization of Mars

Venus

Main article: Colonization of Venus

Mercury

See also

References

  1. ↑ ThinkQuest - Colonization of Mars
  2. ↑ NASA - Colonization of Venus by Geoffrey A. Landis
  3. ↑ Should we colonize the Moon? And how much would it cost?
  4. ↑ NASA - Pathways to Colonization by Smitherman Jr.
  5. ↑ Russia will begin colonization in 2030 - draft space program
  6. ↑ China plots 2017 mission to plan MOON COLONY
  7. ↑ NASA Reveals Goal for Eventual Manned Lunar Outpost
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