Colonization of the outer Solar System Colonization of the outer Solar System Many parts of the outer Solar System have been considered for possible future colonization. Most of the larger moons of the outer planets contain water ice, liquid water, and organic compounds that might be useful for sustaining human life. Colonies in the outer Solar System could also serve as centers for long-term investigation of the planet and the other moons. In particular, robotic devices could be controlled by humans without the very long time delays incurred in communicating with Earth. There have also been proposals to place robotic aerostats in the upper atmospheres of
One of Our Planets Is Missing depart from this galaxy. "One of Our Planets Is Missing" is regarded by some entertainment critics to be "one of the best [shows] that animated [Trek] spin-off has to offer" and "a highly satisfying episode that nicely encapsulates the "Star Trek" philosophy. The show's "animation competently conveys the size and scope of the marauding cloud" which threatens the Federation world of Mantilles. Spock's "mind-meld with the cloud is both logical and satisfying, and Kirk and Spock's wrestling with the need to protect [all] life-forms is intelligent and provocative." Kirk even discusses the rationalisation for his decision "not to kill today"