Which planet do you think would be easiest for humans to colonize?

Answer 1

Well, Mercury is too hot and there are deadly cosmic rays from the Sun, there.

Venus is the right size, but is far too hot (800 degrees, F) and has a deadly atomosphere.

Mars has no atmosphere, but it does have water in the form of ice, and the surface does not appear to be harmful. If there are any microbes living on Mars, they could be deadly to humans, but none have yet been found.

The rest of the planets are gas giants: there is no land on them; however, some of their satellites (moons) may well be suitable for humans. Jupiter's Ganymede and Europa come to mind . . .

So, probably the easiest would be Mars, simply because it is closest to Earth.

Answer 2

The natural satellite of Earth, called "Luna" or "Moon" would be the easiest to colonize, but then, it is not a planet.

The easiest true planet to colonize would have to be Mars. Mercury and Venus are too hot, Jupiter and Saturn are composed of gas, which colonists could not stand upon, and Neptune and Uranus are far too cold.

There is a natural satellites orbiting Jupiter called "Europa", that could possibly be colonized - there is plenty of water under this moon's ice shell, and it is warmed by to a degree by geothermal heat from the rocks and magma in this moon's center portion. (This heat would result from the tidal forces exerted by Jupiter upon Europa, but that is for another time.)

But let's stick with Mars . . . it has water and enough of the Sun's energy to perhaps support plant life. (For food).

Answer 3

The only planet that has been considered for humans to land on is Mars. All the others would be impossible for various reasons. However the chances of anyone arriving at Mars alive are very small because the nuclear radiation in space reaches very dangerous levels that are extremely difficult to guard against.

Answer 4

Mars is closest to Earth, & other planets are dangerous;so Mars.

Answer 5

So far, most scientists are looking at Mars to colonize