Buzz Aldrin made headlines around the world fifty years ago when he became the second man to walk on the face of the moon.
Now, he himself has written an extraordinary article for the Washington Post in which he encourages the United States to begin to seriously observe the colonization of Mars.
Aldrin writes that the United States should make migration to the Red Planet possible as a national priority. He writes | “The eyes of the United States and our unified commitment should focus on opening the door, in our time, to humanity’s great migration to Mars.”
Aldrin writes that he welcomes the Trump administration’s initiative to launch new missions to the Moon and Mars, but believes that these exploratory ventures are only the first step. Instead, he wants to see the rapidly growing steps of scientific research that will pave the way for human migration to Mars.
Colonization of Mars could be essential for the survival of the Human species
In his article, Aldrin does not explain why he believes that colonization of Mars could be essential for the survival of the species. While it can be assumed that Aldrin is concerned about the risk to the planet from the effects of climate change and global overpopulation. That’s why we should move on with this!
Aldrin’s tone does not threaten a possible threat of extinction, but rather characterizes the exploration of space as a great unifying force. “In a world so full of division and conflict – writes Aldrin – colonization of another planet could be a necessary project to unite humanity. “
