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The benefits of establishing a presence on Mars extend beyond economic incentives. A flourishing colony could facilitate unprecedented scientific exploration. By developing a city of approximately a million people, we would not only create a hub for Martian exploration but also exponentially enhance our capacity for solar system discovery and even galactic phenomena detection.
The presence of an active Martian colony would open pathways for reinforced telescope technologies, providing insights into exoplanets and cosmic structures far beyond our current capabilities. Through the deployment of state-of-the-art satellites and research facilities, Mars could become a stellar observatory and a key player in the broader exploration of the universe.