Works Index

Title	Category	Abstract	Author	Rating	Views	Date
Focusing on Humans	Article Colonization Sociology Opinion	To convince the general public to go to Mars, we won't win with scientific argument, but by making Mars a true human endeavor.	Luciano Méndez	8.25	5330	Sep 08, 2004
Mars, One Way	Article Colonization Sociology Opinion	It is our duty to spread ourselves throughout the universe, and our space agencies should do it.	Gerhard von Müehle	7.89	3835	Mar 13, 2004
Paying for Mars	Article Colonization Sociology Current Events Opinion	Mars can be afforded simply because it is so expensive!	David Ellard	7.86	2234	Dec 27, 2002
Reality - Mars Style	Article Sociology Opinion	When trying to advocate the importance of colonizing Mars, we face the challenge of real people with real problems. Why not be realistic and outline the benefits Mars will bring that the common people, right here on Earth, will see?	Frank Stratford	7.6	1749	Jul 28, 2005
Turner on Mars	Article Sociology Miscellaneous	A case for sending people with artistic ability ot Mars	Stuart Atkinson	7.5	761	Jan 28, 2006
Terraforming Mars: An Economic Requirement	Article Colonization Terraforming Sociology	Colonizing and terraforming Mars is a vast undertaking which will require a vast, new economic system. This article explains.	Giorgio Gaviraghi	7.36	5216	Jan 22, 2005
Ethics of Terraforming	Article Colonization Sociology Current Events	Should Mars be kept Mars? Does mankind have the right to change it forever? Why not?	Alex Moore	7.33	2641	Jul 29, 2001
Martian Monoculture	Article Sociology Opinion	Is the colonization of other planets really the best idea for today's human race? This article doesn't think so.	Ferand Peek	7.22	856	Jun 28, 2005
Two Worlds Are Better Than One	Article Colonization Terraforming Sociology Opinion	The advantages of having two planets at humanity's disposal.	William Bailey	7.05	2187	Jan 02, 2004
The Challenges of Mars	Article Colonization Terraforming Chemistry Biology Sociology Engineering Current Events	Detailed summary of some of the challenges to be faced on Mars and some ways around them.	Chris Ferenzi	7	2946	Mar 30, 2003
Using Northern Polar Ice to Jump-Start Martian Interplanetary Economy	Article Colonization Chemistry Sociology Engineering	How using frozen water from Mars' northern polar cap can begin the long process of terraformation.	Remy Villeneuve	6.9	1684	Jan 07, 2004
Mars or Bust	Article Colonization Sociology Current Events Opinion	President Bush's space agenda is flawed, and the moon now stands in the way of more important goals.	Chris Ferenzi	6.79	1750	Feb 04, 2004
Psychology and Space Travel: Planning for a Mars Mission	Article Colonization Sociology	Describing some of the hardships a crew will face on an extended trip to Mars, and some of the criteria for its selection.	Anna Nicholson-Hutt	6.64	4155	Aug 30, 2004
Who Should Govern Mars? Building the Case for a Sovereign Mars	Article Colonization Sociology Opinion	Mars might be better left an independent entity, free from Earth. This article explains why.	Clement Walsh	6.17	1668	Aug 21, 2002
Advertising to Finance Mars Missions	Article Colonization Sociology	Paying for a manned Mars mission can be accomplished with advertising in every stage, and private companies could even sponsor it.	Luciano Méndez	5.85	1573	Apr 08, 2005
Making Mars a Reality	Article Colonization Sociology Opinion	Red Colony and the scientific community can get to Mars... and the funds are easier to find than you might think.	Daniel Hay	5.4	1888	Jan 22, 2004
Martian Crew	Article Colonization Sociology	An early article on crew selection.	Alex Moore	4.19	1029	Jul 26, 2000