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cgod  ·  4346 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Houston, we have another problem: Study shows space travel is harmful to the brain

So why can't we wrap a spaceship in six feet of concrete, supposing we can get materials from the moon or asteroids?

Even if we can conquer this hurdle I don't see mars as a very pleasant second home for mankind. The only difference that I really see this making is the thickness of the womb we would have to exist within.