Ask Pat Rawlings

Pat Rawlings is a very well known "space artist". He has painted many scenes of human exploration on the moon, Mars, and deep space. He combines computer graphics with air brush and paint to create stunning works of art. He has been doing NASA art for 17 years. His works are often seen in a huge number of publications, but are most often only credited "courtesy of NASA". Pat was the Mars Pathfinder exhibit designer at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Scott: Are you in favor of manned missions to Mars?

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Scott: How do you see the future of America in relation to Mars?

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Scott: What do you think are some strategies for traveling to and colonizing Mars?

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Scott: Do you think that traveling to Mars with an attempt to colonize should be an international voyage or should we do it alone?

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Scott: What is your opinion on the Biosphere Projects?

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Scott: Would you personally want to be a part of the crew on a manned Mars mission?

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Scott: What are some problems for humans in getting to Mars?

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Scott: What do you think astronauts would have to do to prepare for this journey?

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Scott: How do you think we will affect Mars' ecology?

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Scott: Do you think by colonizing or terraforming we will destroy Mars' ecology?

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Scott: Do you think there was life on Mars?

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