Why did we choose Mars?
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Water on Mars
It is possible to extract liquid water from ice in the ground, and oxygen can be generated from the carbon dioxide that makes up most of the atmosphere on Mars.
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Future of Human Race
Colonies on Mars are able to maintain our population permanently, they provide our species with the ultimate life expectancy. Living on Mars Provides Another Backup Plan for the Future of the Human Race
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Planetary Exploration
As on Earth, Mars has a lot of riches in metallic oxides, such as iron, silicon and aluminum, and, with the right technology, it is possible to exploit these resources and develop new technologies.