By — Miles O'Brien Miles O'Brien Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/can-humans-become-multi-planet-species Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Can humans become a multi-planet species? Science Dec 5, 2014 7:05 AM EDT NASA astrobiologist Chris McKay travels the most remote parts of Earth to understand how life might survive on other planets. But he’s also investigating another potential life form in space: humans. Can humans become a multi-planet species, he asks. Can we sustain a permanent settlement on Mars? Miles O’Brien sat down with McKay recently while reporting on the launch of the Orion space capsule. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Miles O'Brien Miles O'Brien Miles O’Brien is a veteran, independent journalist who focuses on science, technology and aerospace. @milesobrien
NASA astrobiologist Chris McKay travels the most remote parts of Earth to understand how life might survive on other planets. But he’s also investigating another potential life form in space: humans. Can humans become a multi-planet species, he asks. Can we sustain a permanent settlement on Mars? Miles O’Brien sat down with McKay recently while reporting on the launch of the Orion space capsule. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now