If man wants to colonize the solar system, the place to go is Titan. Why? It's atmosphere is 1.5 times denser than earth's, the hydrocarbons are endless in terms of easy access to energy and gravity's 14% of Earth's. Compare this to Mars, virtually no atmosphere, which means radiation from the sun becomes dangerous. The pressure suits must not only protect the explorer from radiation but also must be pressurized, complete with air supply and heat, due to the lack of a viable and safe atmosphere. With Titan, no need to pressurize, just heat and air supply are the requirements. In terms of costs, a no brainer. Self sustaining applies and, you don't have to be underground in order to survive on Titan while on Mars, you do. Downside. It's far away.
Cassini, gone but not forgotten





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