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In reply to the discussion: If you could leave Earth and join a space colony permanently (no return,) would you? [View all]TimberValley
(318 posts)17. I think a lot of plants and organisms would probably be brought to start any space colony.
That being said, some of them might take many years to fully grow, such as some trees.
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TimberValley
Apr 2013
OP
True, but Christopher Columbus and many other travelers were always facing great danger too. n/t
TimberValley
Apr 2013
#9
I think a lot of plants and organisms would probably be brought to start any space colony.
TimberValley
Apr 2013
#17
If that is ever an option the colonist will be the same as they always were
Exultant Democracy
Apr 2013
#10
IN A FLASH. BTW it only take 2.5 cubic miles of atmosphere to have clouds..
Katashi_itto
Apr 2013
#23
My shadow would have to catch up. But, I do want much more detail before committing.
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2013
#25