We need to entrench the survival of our species. Many critics may say that we should remain on earth and that we’ll keep evolving despite any population harming events. However, to put it in a deeper prospective, the dinosaurs got wiped out by asteroids, all that remains now is fossils. This could be the human species years from now. All things considered, becoming a multi planetary species would provide a stronger chance of survival. As well as the fact that Mars has become our only “Plan B” considering all other planetary residents aren't an option due to either temperature, atmosphere or lack of resources. Mars is becoming more and more accessible to us the more we learn about it and from it. …show more content…
For example, we would be demonstrating American leadership by becoming the first humans on mars. On that account, if America doesn’t colonize mars, another country eventually will and therefore they would gain the political and economical benefit. Not only will this mission advance us as mankind but it will further our efforts in solar energy, recycling, food production and medical technology. This has become more than just science, its become policy, we need to go to