One-way ticket to Mars - who wants to go?

One-way ticket to Mars - who wants to go?

zafirah
By zafirah

Want to go to Mars? Dutch organisation Mars One says it will open applications imminently. It would be a one-way trip, and the company hopes to build a community of settlers on the planet.

Uncharted waters, mountains or far away lands have always drawn explorers. History books show that desire for adventure, even in the face of extreme danger, did not deter the likes of Columbus or Magellan.

So it is perhaps not surprising that Mars One has already received thousands of prospective applicants. But there is no return - unlike the mission which hopes to fly to Mars and back in 2018.

Future explorers take note. Applicants must be resilient, adaptable, resourceful and must work well within a team. The whole project will be televised, from the reality TV style selection process, to landing and beyond.

to read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22146456

By Palancole• 19 Apr 2013 00:28
Palancole

No thanks. May be after I have been around the world.

By zafirah• 18 Apr 2013 15:48
zafirah

Rizks, will help you in your emporium... orange tea only.

waiting for LLR - to join us!

By Rizks• 18 Apr 2013 13:01
Rizks

Done.

By nomerci• 18 Apr 2013 12:59
nomerci

No thanks, dusty orange is not my colour.

Rizks, if you go there make sure you start not only a new branch of your Chai emporium, but also QLOM..Qatarlivingonmars.com to keep all of us here on Earth posted.

By shady till i die• 18 Apr 2013 12:56
shady till i die

i have to borrow wings from fish to fly there!

By nad023• 18 Apr 2013 11:44
nad023

zafirah ..it will be ML then.

By zafirah• 18 Apr 2013 09:14
zafirah

from Mars! :)

By FathimaH• 18 Apr 2013 08:50
FathimaH

But I think will pass..surviving life on planet earth is as much adventure I can endure!

By Sense Mine• 18 Apr 2013 08:46
Sense Mine

DELUSION.

By Humbles• 18 Apr 2013 07:05
Humbles

is the prospective for giving birth up there.

By Rizks• 18 Apr 2013 06:38
Rating: 2/5
Rizks

Oh great, would love to open an Emporium there...

By zafirah• 18 Apr 2013 06:03
zafirah

Then, one-way ticket is no problem... :)

By britexpat• 18 Apr 2013 00:09
britexpat

I am ready to go. If I cn survive in Qatar, then Mars will be a doddle :O)

By zafirah• 18 Apr 2013 00:07
zafirah

as it will be televised like a 'big brother' show!

By shapil• 17 Apr 2013 23:39
shapil

Zafirah will there be wifi or 3G on mars ;)

By zafirah• 17 Apr 2013 23:36
zafirah

that we can post in our timeline in FB. ^_^

By shapil• 17 Apr 2013 23:20
shapil

I would go once the dust has settled.

By zafirah• 17 Apr 2013 22:58
zafirah

Qatar can help funding the Project...

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