The fairy birds of the one
- Eli Lachina
- 15 hours ago
- 4 min read
In 2026, when the world was past transitions and addictive levels of innovation and advancement, there was but one thing that changed forever the perspective of how to use your knowledge, will, motivation, and power in a way that brings humanity further. Astonished by the challenges in the world, one may decide to pursue a more relatable trajectory to Mars. Explained in awe, the elevating journey to outer space is a story of survival and limitlessness but also a journey to self-reliance. Why this reliance is so strong is because my kid may decide to pursue a dream to unlock the universe in a way that our discoveries will set a huge leap. When I was in one of the first spaceships, I discovered a journey of happiness while thinking of the year ahead. I knew I needed this strong reliance on myself to be able to guide through this exciting adventure.
While there were not all the people I loved so much, I discovered this to be my path. Unusual from all manifestation journeys, I had never thought about the fact that I might actually go to another planet myself, but more than that, have the tasks to utilize the built resources and expand our living and environments. I felt strongly safe. First was the Earth, beyond me Saturn and Uranus, who were saviours and guards.
Every day of this 9-month journey, I discovered a new star, and this is when I thought there could never be an end. Looking especially thoughtful about the sustaining of energy and the reliance on the people with me on that journey was nice. Although my role there was bigger, I had spent years building this journey and had witnessed multiple times the knowledge built to help me. We had to many times go back, reorganise, refill and come up with the plan and solutions that would make the operation room a sport salon and the path to space, a flight to a galaxy.
I often times imagine what a beautiful garden of galaxies there is to be met.
Below are some imagined notes I might take as a crew member and researcher aboard one of the first starship missions to Mars. These notes focus on key research areas—medical, proteins and blood cells, and artificial gravity—based on what would likely be critical for such a mission.
Mission Log: Research Notes
Date: April 02, 2025 (Earth Calendar)
Location: En route to Mars, Starship
Medical Research
Radiation Exposure Monitoring: We’re tracking crew exposure to cosmic and solar radiation using wearable dosimeters. Initial data shows levels 200-300 times higher than Earth’s surface. Testing efficacy of new anti-radiation compounds (e.g., XR-17) on cellular repair rates. Early results suggest a 15% reduction in DNA damage compared to placebo group—promising, but long-term effects unknown.
Bone Density and Muscle Atrophy: Microgravity is already showing effects after 2 weeks. Daily scans reveal 1-2% bone density loss in weight-bearing areas (femur, spine). Testing high-frequency vibration therapy paired with resistance training to mitigate. Muscle biopsies scheduled for week 4 to assess degradation rates.
Psychological Resilience: Crew under constant observation for stress responses. Virtual reality (VR) therapy modules (simulated Earth environments) reducing cortisol levels by 20% in 3/5 test subjects. Sleep cycles disrupted by lack of natural light—experimenting with circadian-aligned LED lighting adjustments.
Proteins and Blood Cells
Protein Synthesis in Microgravity: Running experiments on protein folding using onboard bioreactors. Early data indicates misfolding rates up by 30% compared to Earth controls—could impact drug production for crew health. Testing modified E. coli strains engineered to stabilize folding; results pending.
Blood Cell Function: Red blood cell production seems suppressed—hematocrit levels down 5% across crew. Hypothesis: microgravity affecting bone marrow output. White blood cell activity erratic—some show hyperactivation, possibly due to radiation stress. Culturing samples in vitro to isolate variables.
Nutritional Protein Optimization: Testing synthetic protein supplements (algae-based) to maintain muscle mass. Amino acid uptake efficiency appears lower than expected—adjusting formulations to boost absorption. Blood plasma analysis shows stable protein levels so far, but long-term sustainability unclear.
Artificial Gravity
Centrifuge Prototype Testing: Deployed small-scale centrifuge (2m radius) in hab module, generating 0.38g (Mars-equivalent). Crew rotates in 2-hour shifts. Preliminary feedback: improved circulation and reduced fluid shift to upper body compared to zero-g baseline. Measuring vestibular adaptation—2 crew members report mild nausea, improving after 3 sessions.
Material Stress Analysis: Centrifuge bearings showing 0.5% wear after 100 hours—within tolerances, but scaling to full-ship artificial gravity will require more durable alloys. Simulating 1g for short bursts; structural vibrations minimal but detectable.
Biological Impact: Plant growth (lettuce, radish) under 0.38g showing 25% faster germination than zero-g controls. Animal models (mice) in centrifuge exhibit less bone loss (0.8% vs. 1.5% in zero-g group). Planning longer trials to confirm trends.
General Observations:
Crew adapting well, but research pace is intense—balancing data collection with rest critical.
Next steps: Refine artificial gravity duration, cross-reference blood cell data with radiation exposure, and tweak protein synthesis protocols.
Mars arrival in ~5 months—priority is ensuring crew health and system reliability for surface missions.
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