For decades, science fiction writers have envisioned colonizing Mars and even building cities on the Red Planet. Proponents of Mars exploration, such as Elon Musk, want to make that vision a reality. But can humans really survive in another world?
Peggy Hollinger, the FT’s space industry editor, talks to researchers and scientists studying the compatibility of Mars’ atmosphere and soil about the physical and mental pressures astronauts will face living millions of miles from home.
This episode of Tech Tonic is hosted by Peggy Hollinger and produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval. Senior producer is Edwin Lane and executive producer is Flo Phillips. Fact checked by Lucy Baldwin. Sound design by Breanne Turner and Samantha Giovinco. The original song is by Metaphor Music. Manuela Zaragoza is acting co-head of audio at the FT.
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