What Happens to Your Body If You Die on Mars?

The video explores the challenges of handling human remains on Mars, considering international laws against planetary contamination. It discusses cremation and the Body Back method, which involves freezing and powdering the body. The Martian environment, similar to the Atacama Desert, could naturally mummify bodies due to its dry and cold conditions. Radiation on Mars, particularly UVC, could further decompose bodies, though some bacteria might survive. The video highlights the importance of planning for such scenarios in future Mars missions.

What role does UVC radiation play in the decomposition of bodies on Mars?

Why might the United Nations require bodies to be sterilized or contained on Mars?