The Dusty Concern for the Mission to Mars 174
eldavojohn writes "Astronauts sent to the red planet may find much of their job involving the task of dusting off their equipment and suits. The president says we're going there but the dusty planet has some obstacles and uncertainties for engineers because we don't have a sample of Martian dust. Is it toxic? Will it conduct electricity and short circuits? Will astronauts suffer from the triboelectric effect? How large is the average grain? Will humans be allergic to it? Will sinuses jeopardize a mission? Will a dust storm stop a take off and return flight? So many uncertainties from something as simple as dust but one thing is clear — we need samples!"
Another as of yet unanswered question (Score:5, Funny)
Will it blend?
(Sorry, but I just discovered the videos today, so my view of the universe if somewhat blendocentric)
dead skin (Score:4, Funny)
Martian dust is just.... (Score:4, Funny)
Need dust samples. (Score:2, Funny)
Lung related concerns (Score:3, Funny)
That's a great idea (Score:5, Funny)
The sheer vision - it borders on godlike.
Re:No Humans needed (Score:3, Funny)
Re:the big question (Score:2, Funny)