Curious about Mars and the Moon? Ask away!

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The discussion revolves around inquiries related to Mars missions and the exploration of its moons, particularly Phobos and Deimos. Participants express interest in the potential for probes to explore these moons and the feasibility of human habitation or utilization of these celestial bodies.

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  • One participant expresses a desire to know if Phobos will be explored during Mars missions, specifically whether any probes will accompany Mars missions to investigate Phobos.
  • Another participant suggests the possibility of living on or utilizing Phobos or Deimos if Mars is deemed unsuitable for habitation.

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Participants have not reached a consensus; multiple viewpoints regarding the exploration of Phobos and the feasibility of living on its moons are presented.

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There are unresolved assumptions regarding the specifics of Mars missions and the technical feasibility of exploring or utilizing Phobos and Deimos.

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I'm going to be around some astronaunts and aerospace engineers tomarrow. Also maybe some astrophysicists. Does anybody have some questions they'd like me to ask? I think it is about the Mars space missions, and the whole moon deal. Although, I think they will be looking for a wide range of questions. Bring em on!

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Phobos Exploration

I would like you to ask them about whether Phobos will be explored on the Mars Missions. (eg. Will any probes be "piggy-backing" on their Mars Missions, which could be sent toward Phobos?).
I'd like to think that the USA is not going to ignore this enigmatic object.
 
Nommos Prime (Dogon)said: I would like you to ask them about whether Phobos will be explored on the Mars Missions. (eg. Will any probes be "piggy-backing" on their Mars Missions, which could be sent toward Phobos?).
And this is a good question. I was actually going to ask if living on Phobos of Deimos would be feasible, if Mars turned out not to be. Maybe not living on one of the moons, but utilizing one of them, much like we will soom be utilizing our own.

Paden Roder
 

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