autoevolution “A Bunch of People Will Die” Going to Mars, Elon Musk Says

[Avacado]

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That cost will be the loss of human life above everything else. Not that this should surprise anyone, but these missions will be high on danger because of the length of the journey, the harsh and unknown environment, the radiation, and the impact extended isolation will have on the psyche. Death is an ever-present possibility.

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Never the one to beat around the bush, Musk admits right from the start that sending a manned mission to the Red Planet is inherently dangerous. “Going to Mars reads like that advert for Shackleton going to the Antarctic,” he says. “You know it is dangerous. It’s uncomfortable, and it’s a long journey. You might not come back alive, but it is a glorious adventure and it will be an amazing experience... Yeah, honestly, a bunch of people will probably die in the beginning.”

 

 

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I think this goes without saying, I really hope people didn't think there wouldn't be any casualties exploring the cosmos. 

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1 hour ago, Avacado said:

 

 

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I think this goes without saying, I really hope people didn't think there wouldn't be any casualties exploring the cosmos. 

Meh,he'll have people's estates trying to sue for "unsafe travel conditions" or some such.