What is Being Done to Get Humans to Mars? | #AskAbby | Season 1 | Episode 11 | The Mars Generation

Season 1, Episode 11 of The Space and Science Show #AskAbby series

What are the current challenges of getting humans to Mars?

What would you bring on a trip to Mars? Mac ‘n’ Cheese? An adult coloring book? How about a ukulele? #AskAbby director Emily doesn’t seem to quite understand what we need to go to Mars...but luckily Abby does! There are quite a few things to consider before we are ready for a human mission to Mars. This week, join The Mars Generation’s founder, Astronaut Abby, as she gives an overview of our current status on the journey to Mars.

Includes answers to questions including: How long would a human mission to Mars take? What challenges would astronauts face? How would they get food and other materials? What are some psychological and physical challenges for Mars-bound astronauts? What is NASA doing to help solve these challenges? In terms of technology, how ready are we to send a spacecraft to Mars? How will it land? What will the spacecraft look like? Also, most importantly, how can YOU help get humans to Mars? Watch to find out answers to these questions and so much more!

►► About The Mars Generation Space and Science Show #AskAbby Series ►►

Do you have a burning science and/or space question? Now is your chance to get your questions answered by The Mars Generation co-founder and president, aspiring astronaut Abby Harrison aka Astronaut Abby. Abby will answer questions submitted online as part of The Mars Generation YouTube show, The #AskAbby Space and Science Show.

Or tweet it at us using the hashtag ► #AskAbby

►► About Astronaut Abby and The Mars Generation Nonprofit ►►
Abigail Harrison aka Astronaut Abby is a Wellesley College graduate with an astrobiology degree and aspires to become an astronaut and the first person to walk on Mars (a dream she has had since she was 5 years old). In 2011, at 13 years old Abby began sharing her astronaut dreams on her social media channels. At the age of 18, Abby founded The Mars Generation with the support of an advisory board consisting of astronauts, engineers, scientists, and many other professionals as well as her online community of over 1,000,000 people.

And don’t forget to follow Astronaut Abby on social media...

...and The Mars Generation!

[DarrenPoulson]

Great vid, definitely need people to dream and get involved. :) The world is a pretty screwed up place at the moment, but whilst there is all the doom and gloom going on there is also a lot of progress and hope for humanity. Keep the videos coming!

Recommend turning off autofocus on the camera if you're sat in the same place whilst talking. :P And theres some good DIY tutorials on here for making cheap sound absorbing panels which will improve the audio.

[rayofsunshine]

Thank You Abby for wanting to persevere through all of these challenges to better humanity. You are definitely an inspiration.

[ComuneFPS]

watching from brazil! Thank you for the content!

[MartianWolf]

Love the video! And the editing is awesome too, what kind of editing software do you use? Also I just subscribed!

[wediditjoey]

I love this show! almost a part of my life it is. I returned to my childhood. :D

Awesome production! BIG Thanks to Abby & Emily

[cheeseak]

" I brought pink pepper spray...cuz, you know, hostile aliens.." 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[GenerelSeem]

Your puns are an enjoyment and enriching from the ends of the earth to where no person has gone before! Engage.

[jawesomes]

Question... Is sneezing dangerous in zero gravity?

[devasri]

Who wil be the first person on mars?Alyssa Carson or Abigail Harrison me?

[danielyount]

Excellent work Abby. Would be an educational value add to put in the show notes references to your answered questions. i.e. Radiation problems, fastest methods of travel to Mars, why go at specific Mars/Earth orbit position etc..

[vrendus]

If issues go into building spacecraft via modularity, then larger, more advanced spacecraft can be assembled in near space.One can pack a compressed module of necessary supplies that will get you through a year easily, however if a robotically controlled near Falcon sized tube, packed with supplies which will stretch three years is also launched to Mars, then an almost permanent base of operations can be established to Mars. What will improve are the areas of advanced double wall anti-radiation protection for spacecraft assembly, with a emergency protective core room, for solar mass ejections. Greatly improved ion engines such as a Vasimir grades or other improved ion engines.Lastly some form of a gravity generating internal in-spacecraft array, which simulates gravity, via a graviton generator, which seems like Earths. Yes' I feel that journeying to Mars is possible, but like a chef does with a pot of soup, more fixings must go into the pot before serving.It's only my opinion, but the spacecraft proposed now, has to be made a little more complete, before trying to send it to its Mars landing goal.Thank you Abby and members of your group.

[Da_]

I know I've already said this, but I love these videos. It's so cool to learn about all these things that I probably wouldn't learn otherwise.



I'm so not fit for space both physically and mentally. LOL XD

[devasri]

What are you thinking about Alyssa Carson, Abby??

[oliviapainter]

I really really REALLY WANT TO GO TO Its my favorite planet I am going to go to space camp next year since I am too young! I love this so

[evodaarkness]

Abby you are AMAZING I HAVE MORE SPACE AND SCIENCE IN MY ROOM THEN ON MY STREET!! (I think)

[badalswan]

#Gorgeous!!! it's so much amazing !!! I love love love love love love love it so much!! Literally you are my inspiration for forever!! I LOVE YOU ♥️♥️😚😚😍😍🌸♥️🌹🌼🌸♥️🌹🌼

[hllwn]

Greetings from south america, amazing research

[matthew-jyjp]

Come on Abby let Emily bring her ukulele 😂 YouTube beautiful ladies are something special for sure

[maaaadhan]

awesome speech Abby :) and ur friend is so funny :)

[jijipk]

What are the things that we have to study, to become an astronaut