The Minimum Number of Astronauts for a Mars Colony: Scientists' Findings

A recent study suggests that it may only take a group of 22 people with agreeable personality types to establish and sustain a colony on Mars. Scientists created a simulation based on high-performing teams in isolated, high-stress environments and found that an initial population of 22 was the minimum required for a viable colony. The study highlights the importance of considering human behavior in future space exploration and warns against neglecting social, behavioral, and psychological aspects in estimations and projections.