As humanity prepares for potential life on Mars, we explore the intricate challenges and groundbreaking research necessary for crewed missions to the Red Planet. Meanwhile, NASA's Curiosity rover continues to operate despite its battered wheels, showcasing resilience in extreme conditions. Join us as we delve into the future of human exploration and the technological innovations that make it possible.

Sources:

https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/how-could-humans-live-on-mars

https://www.space.com/curiosity-mars-rover-wheel-damage-sept-2024

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:39) How could humans live on Mars?

(00:04:25) Curiosity Mars rover's wheels are more battered than ever — but they still work