The water will be stored in containers within the life units which will be
able to hold approximately 1500 litres of water and will be consumed primarily at night
and during periods of low power availability, for example during dust storms.
The second necessity is healthy food. When the astronauts first land, there will be
limited rations of food available for them to consume. Food brought from Earth will only
be served as emergency rations, so the astronauts will be eating fresh food that they
produce on Mars. Food production will be hydroponic, which will eliminate the use for
soil. Food production will happen indoors, lighted by LED lighting which will reduce
power consumption. Each astronaut will be given 3 fresh/frozen/sealed meals a day that
include the appropriate amount of calories, fats, proteins and nutrients needed for a
healthy lifestyle.
The third necessity is clean air. Oxygen can be produced by splitting water into its
constituent parts, hydrogen and oxygen. The oxygen will be used to provide a breathable
atmosphere in the living units and a portion will be reserved for conditions when there is
less power available, for example at night and during dust storms.
The fourth and last necessity is exercise. Since the life units will be fairly confined,
there will not be enough room to properly exercise. To correct this, each of the astronauts
will receive a customized exercise plan individualized to fit their psychical needs.
These steps are being put into order to make life on Mars just as comfortable as life on
Earth. If these steps are carried out successfully, Mars One will become a planet-wide
sensation as well as a world-wide bonding experience.
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