EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 9 MIN
How Long Could You Survive on Each Planet?
from Smartest Year Ever · host Gordy
Today I break down one of the most extreme questions in space science and human survival: how long could you actually survive on each planet in our solar system with no spacesuit?From the crushing pressure of Venus, to the near-vacuum of Mars, to the chaos of the outer planets, every world presents a completely different way your body would fail. Some environments are instantly lethal, others give you just enough time to realize what’s happening, and that’s where things get interesting.This episode explores planetary environments, atmospheric pressure, temperature extremes, and the limits of human physiology in space. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you were suddenly exposed to another planet’s surface, this is the breakdown.And yes…I have a ranking system.Music thanks to Zapsplat.#SpaceFacts #Astronomy #ScienceExplained #planets #hypothetical #solarsystemHowStuffWorks. (2024). What If an Astronaut Went on a Space Walk Without Wearing a Space Suit?Live Science. (2021). What Would Happen to the Human Body in the Vacuum of Space?NASA Science. (2026). Venus Facts.NASA Science. (2025). Neptune Facts.NASA Science. (2025). Uranus Facts.NASA Space Place. (n.d.). What Is the Weather Like on Other Planets?Planetary Society. (2023). Life on Venus: Your Questions Answered.Science ABC. (2023). How Long Can You Survive on Various Celestial Bodies Without a Spacesuit?ScienceInsights. (2026). Why Venus Is Not Habitable: Heat, Acid, and Pressure.Space.com. (2022). Could People Breathe the Air on Mars?Space Center Houston. (2022). Meet the Solar System: Uranus.The Conversation. (2026). Could People Breathe the Air on Mars?World Atlas. (2025). The Fastest Winds in the Solar System.
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