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Terraformingthe idea of transforming a planet so as to resemble Earth so that it can support human life. Why Mars? -Water -Carbon and Oxygen (in the form of CO2) -Nitrogen -Similar rotational rate as Earth -Similar axial tilt as Earth Terraforming Methods -Large orbital mirrors that will reflect sunlight and heat the surface -Greenhouse oxygen producing factories that trap solar radiation -Smashing heavy asteroids into the planet to raise the greenhouse gas level
Conclusion
Life on Mars is possible using greenhouse gases It may take a long time for Mars to become inhabitable Eventually be necessary because of the growing population on Earth