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Mars as a Gateway to the Solar System
Wong believes that establishing a city of a million people on Mars by around 2050 is not merely an end goal; it is a stepping stone for human expansion throughout the solar system. The Mars endeavor could open up opportunities for lunar bases, asteroid mining, and use of Mars as a launch point for deeper space exploration. He emphasizes the necessity of a long-term vision in understanding the critical role that Mars could play in human civilization's future.
Radiation and Terraforming Concerns