RyansWorld: The Colonization of Space
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[edit] Dr. Marlene VanGoethem
Dr. Marlene Eleanor Helen VanGoethem (2012-2091) will be a scientist from the mid 21st century who studies the terraforming of other planets in our solar system. While attending the University of British Columbia, she majored in second-level calculus, the study of biology, and the study of outer space.
[edit] Work Life
Her greatest accomplishment was turning 10 acres of the Sahara Desert into useful farmland with the kind permission of the Libyan government after graduating from the University of British Columbia in the year 203X.
Until her retirement in the year 2077, Dr. VanGoethem researches ways to turn unhospitable land into arable land that can improve the lives of the people who live around it. Terraforming become her passion as she aided the colonization of Mars and Venus, which become the first two planets to be colonized by Earth. 100 years after her death, in the year 2191, the capital cities of the colonies of Mars and Venus were renamed Marleneville in her honor.
[edit] Colonization of Mars
The colonization of Mars will be an effort that will be facilitated with the expert knowledge of Dr. Marlene VanGoethem in the field of terraforming. 5,000 men and 5,000 women will make up the first permanent colony on Mars. They will be picked at random. Eventually, Mars will become overcrowded and Venus will also be colonized and terraformed.
[edit] Martian Escape Velocity
Until the Martian escape velocity can be overcome, trade with other planets is considered to be nearly impossible from Mars. Technology to make spaceships faster is one way to solve the problem. Mars' low atmosphere is the reason why Mars has a high escape velocity requirement. This problem will be solved in the early 2050s. By the year 2057, transportation of tourists, workers, and very important people (by the usage of a commuter space shuttle) will be routine and Mars will open itself up to trade, tourism, and sports teams that compete against the teams on Earth.
Due to the fact that flying to Mars is more hazardous than a five-hour flight from Toronto to Vancouver is in the year 2007, people will be boarded in special cabins, and cannot freely walk about the plane even after reaching a stable flight path. However, flights will be faster with the quicker space shuttles and it will only take 5 days to get to Mars by the mid 2050s. Once the passengers arrive on Mars, there will be a recreational facility just one block away from the motel district (where the tourists dream of exciting adventures in outer space - humanity's last true frontier).
[edit] Martian Colonies
The Martian colonies will be the logical result of the colonization of Mars. In the beginning, they will be closed domes, but as terraforming progresses, the building will become more Terran-like and eventually be identical to Earth. Colonies of Mars will probably be matriarchal and ultimately rely on male pregnancy to realize the goals of their society. When Martian escape velocity can be overcome, they can start trading with Venus and the Earth.
[edit] Colonization of Venus
The Colonization of Venus was another project aided by Dr. Marlene VanGoethem. It logically followed after the economic stabilization of the Martian colonies. Like before, 5,000 men and 5,000 women become the first colony on Venus. 60% came from third world countries and 40% came from developed countries. The third world people were given special treatment like on Mars until they become educated and wealthy 200 years after the establishment of the colonies on Venus.
[edit] Colonization of Outer Space in General
The colonization of space will start when humanity colonizes Mars and Venus. Then they will build floating space colonies in outer space. Finally, they will expand to the other 5 planets in our solar system and build more floating space colonies as refueling bases. By the end of the 31st century, Alpha Centauri will be colonized by the human race. By the 41st century, humans will finally leave Earth for good, enjoy the pleasures and perks of running an intergalactic republic, and relegate Earth to a nature preserve where an civilization of sentient termites will prosper 200 million years in the future.
[edit] Floating Space Colonies
Floating space colonies are residental units for scientists and maintenance people who fix and refuel spacecraft. They will become plausible during the middle of the 21st century. People who are not expert mechanics or experts in the field of research will be sent to the Mars and Venus land-based colonies. People employed in these colonies have a contract of two Earth years before they can return to their spouses and families.
[edit] Intelligent Life in Outer Space
Extraterrestrial aliens are lifeforms from other planets who visit Earth on an almost regular basis, whose homeworld has yet to be discovered. As the colonization of space spreads outside our solar system, the likelyhood of discovering their homeworld becomes significantly easier. Eventually, either diplomacy or war will take place after first contact with the alien species. Their technology is superior to us and could wipe us out almost instantly.
