The ultimate of destinations is now available, all expenses
paid. There’s just one catch. You won’t be coming back. Ever.
From Mars.
Mars One is a private spaceflight project headed by Dutch
entrepreneur, Bas Lansdorp. The timing
of this project is extensive – the rest of your life if selected. You can apply to be one of the pioneer
travelers this spring with the final four to be chosen by 2015. If selected, you will spend the next eight
years in an extensive training program with your flight out planned for 2022,
scheduled to arrive at Mars in 2023.
According to Lansdorp, “The technology to get humans to Mars
and keep them alive there exists, but the technology to bring them back does
not yet.”
You must be at least 18 years old to apply, no experience or
specific skills required. All training
and equipment is included in exchange for your life. You must be “utterly dependable, good in
groups and at your best when things are at their worst.”
Oh and did I mention that you will also become a Reality TV
star in the process? Yes, that is how
Mr. Lansdorp and his crew are planning on funding this little expedition. Don’t expect Lansdorp to join you on the trip
however. According to him, he’s too
impatient to fit well within such a small, permanent group and has a “really
nice” girlfriend at the moment who isn’t interested in accompanying him.
Tempting as this whole thing is I will be not be applying. Still, I wouldn’t mind having a Tee-shirt. If you’re interested go here for more
details.
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