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.
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.
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