Mars colony size: 22 people
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•As few as 22 people could sustain a Mars colony long enough to thrive, says new study
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Researchers in the U.S. say 22 people could sustain a Mars colony long enough to establish a human presence on the Red Planet .
They used modeling and simulation to work out the minimum initial population size for a successful Mars colony that goes on to thrive.
The researchers found the simulated Mars colony has to have the right mix of personality types for working together for a long time in a very isolated environment.
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