Space architectures capable of supporting a permanent human presence on Mars are extraordinarily complex, with many different interdependent systems.
Buzz AldrinI'm not in favor of just taking short-term isolated situations and depleting our resources to keep our climate just the way it is today.
Buzz AldrinLong-term, I see robotics prevailing on the moon. . . . The most important decision we'll have to make about space travel is whether to commit to a permanent human presence on Mars. Without it, we'll never be a true space-faring people.
Buzz Aldrin