Could Sustain Human Colonies Thurs. Futurists and far-thinkers say that if water is found to exist in sizable quantities, it someday could lead to everything from fuel farms and filling stations for rockets to shower stalls for astronauts. Take a look back at the Viking missions. Search for Water. Learn how scientist Victor Baker predicted that martian water is not just ancient history.
Water is about the most valuable resource Mars has because it can sustain life.
Gold is not going to do you much good on Mars. But you can live off water and you can use it to grow food. It makes the planet habitable. Living off the land is crucial because it would allow humans to stay for long periods on Mars. Scientists believe trace amounts of water already exist on Mars beneath patches of permafrost at the planet's poles.