2035, Mars Colony – Records from Mars
Day 1
The fuel supply for the space rocket wasn’t sufficient to bring the entire colony to Mars—some had to remain on Earth until a solution was found. As a scientist, I joined the research team tasked with discovering a new fuel source. The team consisted of hundreds of experts, and we were instructed to search for any rock that differed from those found on Earth.
We collected a wide variety of samples, unsure of which might be useful. After processing each one, we discovered that a particular type of rock could be refined into fuel—not just for the rocket, but for nearly everything. Once the processed fuel was successfully tested, the rocket was sent back to Earth to bring the rest of the colony to Mars. From that day forward, this rock became our primary energy source.
Day 7
With the entire colony now on Mars, we encountered another major issue—there wasn’t enough water to sustain everyone. To address this, we deployed our advanced drones to map the entire planet, searching for potential water sources.
Day 10
Our mapping efforts paid off—we discovered a river far from our settlement. The research team was called into action once again, this time to transport water back to the colony. Equipped with large, heavy storage tanks, we made the long journey across the Martian terrain.
Fortunately, we encountered neither sandstorms nor any signs of life (if such life even existed). Upon returning with the water, we noticed something strange—it contained small particles of salt, an enormous amount of it. We now had a new challenge: making the water safe for consumption.
Day 14
After days of deliberation, we agreed on desalination as the best solution. We built large glass tanks designed to purify the water using the Sun’s heat. Before long, the colony finally had access to clean, drinkable water.
Day 18
Another problem quickly surfaced—Mars’ soil lacked the necessary nutrients for farming. Without a way to grow food, our colony’s survival remained uncertain.
Day 21
The farmers in our colony had brought fertilizer with them, which gave us an idea. We selected specific areas, enriched the soil with fertilizer, and used our stored water to cultivate crops. To protect the plants, we constructed glass enclosures that could be opened and closed as needed. Before long, healthy plants began to grow, providing food for the colony.
Day 25
Despite avoiding sandstorms during our water-collecting expedition, we weren’t as lucky at our settlement. Powerful storms swept through the area, revealing a major flaw in our infrastructure—our homes, made from Martian soil, were not durable enough to withstand such extreme conditions.
The scientists of the colony convened to find a solution.
Day 26
It didn’t take long to reach a consensus—the best way to reinforce our buildings was to construct them from stone. Fortunately, we still had a supply of the rocks we had used for fuel production. These stones were gathered and distributed to colonists skilled in construction.
Of course, we scientists didn’t handle the building process ourselves—we had other work to do!
Day 27
Thanks to the expertise of our construction workers and a large number of volunteers, the new buildings were completed in record time. The colony quickly adapted to their sturdier homes, and during the next sandstorm, the structures held strong.
For the first time since arriving on Mars, I felt a sense of relief. It seemed as though we had finally solved the major challenges of our new home. But deep down, I couldn’t shake the feeling that more surprises lay ahead.
I just hope we’re prepared for whatever comes next.