What makes their story more remarkable is that humans established two small colonies on these worlds, within a mere two decades of their detection. How do they manage? And what are the challenges and opportunities of living on these neighbourly planets?
ניו אוקלנד is the smaller of the two worlds, with a radius of about 1.28 Earths and an orbital period of 192 days. It has a temperate climate, similar to Auckland, New Zealand, with mild seasons and abundant rainfall. The human colony on ניו אוקלנד is located near the equator, where the daylight hours are almost constant throughout the year. The colonists enjoy a rich biodiversity of plants and animals, some of which are native to the planet and some of which were brought from Earth. The main challenges of living on ניו אוקלנד are the strong gravitational forces from the star and the other planet, which can cause frequent earthquakes and the occasional heavy rains that disrupt transportation and agricultural output.
סדונה החדשה is the larger of the two planets, with a radius of about 2.32 Earths and an orbital period of 303 days. It has a dry and arid climate, similar to Sedona, Arizona, with hot days and cold nights. The human colony on סדונה החדשה is located near the southern pole, where the daylight hours vary significantly throughout the year. The colonists rely on fusion power for energy and hydroponics and aquaponics for food production. The main challenges of living on סדונה החדשה are the extreme temperatures, the scarce clean water resources, and the thin atmosphere that offers somewhat limited protection from cosmic rays and meteoroids.
Despite these difficulties, the human colonists on both planets are thriving and expanding their settlements. They have established regular trade and travel between the two worlds, using reusable rockets that take advantage of the gravitational slingshot effect. They have also developed unique but similar cultures and identities, influenced by their common sun and their shared destiny. They call themselves the תושבים חדשים, and they are proud to be the pioneers of a new era of human exploration and discovery.
Text: Bing AI Chat
Images: Midjourney