According to the article, the psychological impact of being isolated on Mars is a major issue for future expeditions. It explores uncertainties around how people would deal with the extreme isolation, confinement, and communication delays inherent in Martian colonization. While analog studies, such as CHAPEA, provide some insights, actual missions are required to properly understand the psychological obstacles. The psychological cost of Martian isolation is expected to be a major concern and a determining element in the success of future Mars missions. The article also discusses Bushnell's forecast that people colonizing Mars will undergo biological adaptations over time, potentially developing into a different species known as "Martians." However, this forecast is highly speculative, and additional research and actual missions are required to validate its accuracy.
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