Mars Is a Cover Story: A 96% Certainty
I’m not a PhD. I’m an A&P — I hold an FAA ticket, and I’ve seen what happens when engineers forget real-world failure modes. I started at 73%. I’m now at 96% that Mars is a cover story. 1. Domed Cities? Structural Failure in <2 Years Mars radiation: 250 µSv/day + 30 Sv solar storms. Shielding needed: 5–10 m regolith. Shielding on manifest: 0 lbs. Inflatable habitats? I’ve pressure-tested Bigelow modules.They’re fine in LEO. On Mars? Micrometeorite punctures Thermal cycling cracks No repair crew Verdict: Unsurvivable. 2. Solar Panels? Clogged, Dead, and Buried in 90 Days Dust storms: 3–6 months, 99.5 % blackout. Battery backup…