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As few as 22 people could sustain a colony of pioneers long enough to establish a human presence on Mars.

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Science has worked out who you shouldn't take to form a Mars colony - but suggest only 22 people would be needed for success.

Mars settlements could operate with much fewer people than previously thought, a new study found, while also demonstrating the type of person best suited to a stay up to 28 years on the Red Planet.

An agreeable personality type was found to be the best fitted to survive on the Red Planet.

Simulations from data on submarine crews, Arctic explorers, and other elite teams have determined the best personalities for a successful Mars colony. No neurotics allowed.

The researchers found that just under two dozen people are needed to create a colony on Mars, but one personality type will most likely not survive.

Mars colonies could operate with much fewer people than previously thought, new computer models have shown.