Experiments Will Continue
Even if the dangers that were discussed previously are reasons for concern in and of themselves, Alyssa’s father has further concerns about her going to space. If NASA’s plans are to be followed, the crew of the mission will have to remain on the planet for a total of three years if they are successful in reaching their destination.
The intention of NASA is to have the crew of astronauts remain on Mars for an extended period of time in order to conduct a number of experiments, one of the most essential of which is the growing of food. This endeavor will be absolutely necessary for assisting NASA in determining whether or not the planet is able to support human colonization.