"Running head: LANDING ON MARS1Landing on MarsNameInstitution LANDING ON MARS 2Landing on MarsWhereas the culture of discovery may be naturally human, every innovative undertakinginto the unknown creates a number of controversial issues. Not all discoveries are well timed orwise; nor should exploration inevitably be pursued based on ethos solely. Even the boldestindividual hiker will go to unexpected lengths to attain the success of the mission and interests ofall involved. Therefore, even as Mars beckons, the query of deep-space human discovery mustbe comprehensively examined and scrutinized. This should be done, not only because suchmissions emerge to be ever more likely, but also because they engage the society at large and areso enormously risky, expensive, and technically challenging (Chandler, 2011).Nolan (2008) argues that a human undertaking to Mars will certainly be the most difficultfeat of exploration on record. Despite plans to launch man into this foreign planet, it isundeniable that such a mission is beyond human capability. Humans are far from being preparedand the demands are enormous- to launch a group of individuals towards Mars, to settle themdown for nearly two years, and return them unharmed to Earth. Even if the mission to Mars wereapproved today, it can only take place when a plan has been created, when humans are officiallyready, when all threat and safety concerns have been tackled, and when it is within humanmeans. The underlying fact is that if all concerns and issues are not vigorously tackled anddetermined, humans cannot send people to Mars notwithstanding their desires (Nolan, 2008).The resolution to launch humans to Mars will be one of the most celebratedachievements. Sending humans to Mars will be a declaration of intent: of people set on an LANDING ON MARS 3enduring discovery, and on shaping their own future. Whether carried out by the globalcommunity or a single superpower or, it will be a humanity project, a future-enabling venturewith immeasurable advantages. Political interests’ aside, appreciating the nature, origin andcosmic framework for life will have a key long-term effect. Humanity will see itself in a freshand extraordinary situation and however, that circumstance evolves; it will be unusual to howhumans perceive themselves today. It may not instantly affect individuals’ daily lives, butinsightful discoveries regarding the nature (Harland, 2009).The act of settling humans to another world will be of importance. Humans will havestepped on various planets and this will shape how man sees himself. From the launch to theirultimate come back, those who will safely land on Mars will be subject to inexplicable stresses,elation, dangers, and fear such as no one has ever come across. Their survival will be limited,however well equipped, and the assistance they may need at times might not be availed fromPlanet Earth. It will be an expedition whose result cannot be guaranteed before they set off. Thetrepidation and excitement, among numerous emotions experienced by the group along the way,will definitely noted on Earth. One cannot confidently forecast how a safe landing and successfulreturn, or a catastrophic outcome, will have an impact on society (Chandler, 2011).Conclusively, the prospect of a mission to this neighboring planet will no doubt sparkintense debate about who we are as people, and what our priorities are. As the undertakingbecomes a reality and unfolds, all the sociological issues regarding our history, our future, ourorigins, and nature will raise their heads. As such, there will also be issues of environmentalplanetary protection and questions of revolving around the ownership of celestial territory. "