02. When we have private space travel and establish communities in space, will we be able to bring different kinds of animals into space? Will pets be allowed? Eventually, will there be animals living with us on Mars or on the Moon? (A K2S Question)

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Living in space with animals harmoniously begins right here on Earth! Currently, space travel and space colonies require many new technologies in order to build efficient, sustainable and safe habitats for both humans and animals. The effects of galactic cosmic radiation, energetic particles and solar particles traveling through space, and lack of Earth gravity are challenges to be overcome in settling colonies. Once such technological challenges are solved, it may be possible to have protective habitats for our animal friends and pets in space communities on near and distant planets alike.

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