Why does a trip to Mars start at $5 million?

Recently, Musk revealed his plan to go to Mars at the SXSW Science and Technology Culture Festival held in Austin, Texas. His space exploration technology company is expected to launch a spaceship to Mars in 20 19. The idea of human beings visiting Mars is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. So what is the price of this $5 million trip to Mars?

I. Transportation costs

Because if you want to launch a rocket, the rocket needs 6.5438+0.3 million tons of thrust to push the spacecraft into the air. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly send rockets to refuel the spacecraft, so refueling many times is the key to cost.

Musk explained that if the number of fuel additions can be controlled, the cost can be effectively reduced, so the payload of the spacecraft should be maximized. After the spacecraft is loaded with enough fuel, it will enter a trip to Mars. ?

Second, the transportation technology

The registered spacecraft needs the support of 2000 kW solar panels. When the spacecraft approaches Mars, the rocket booster will make the spacecraft land slowly and safely.

This technology needs financial support very much. Max said that each spacecraft can carry 100 to 200 passengers to visit Mars. If a person has 5 million yuan, there will be at least 500 million yuan to support this project.

Third, the construction of infrastructure on Mars

There is a lot of ice on Mars. If the climate can be warmed by using a lot of carbon dioxide and ice can be turned into water, there will be water resources on Mars. Then Mars needs infrastructure such as dome glass, power stations and even restaurants. It seems that human migration to Mars is no longer a myth, and Mars has also brought great business opportunities. Maybe you need a China Dumpling House!