By the time you read this, Mars One will have closed the doors on new applications. Until September 5th, existing applicants can still make tweaks to their applications, but newcomers will have to wait until 2015 to apply. For me, it’s a done deal. I’ve made my tweaks. My application video might not be the … [Read more…]
Washington D.C. is a big city and a bit of a maze for a person who is visiting for the first time. I was on my way to the Million Martian Meeting organized by the Aspiring Martians Group (AMG for short; I like acronyms), walked a little too far, and backtracked to find the Marvin … [Read more…]
So you might have heard that Mars One intends to send colonists to the Red Planet by 2023. Some of the details are already available, including advance supply missions to ensure that the infrastructure is in place before the colonists arrive. It would be interesting to know what the actual manned mission to Mars … [Read more…]
I’ve been hearing a lot of criticism of Mars One around the Internet. Bloggers are saying that it’s a hoax, that they’ll never raise the money needed to send colonists to Mars, and that the technology isn’t really there like Mars One is saying. Those of us who think it can be done tend to … [Read more…]
The Humans to Mars Summit earlier this week (May 6-8) brought up some good talking points about manned missions to Mars. With so many plans in the works, it’s no longer a bunch of nerds preaching to the choir about why we need to go. Real hardware is being developed, people are talking about the … [Read more…]
Why bother going to Mars? When discussing any major new undertaking, you will hear from the skeptics and the people who think it’s “too expensive”. However, there are plenty of reasons for sending people to Mars, not the least is that it will inspire a new generation of people who are interested in expanding their … [Read more…]
Mars One is a non-profit organization with a plan to send the first colonists to Mars. Sound like science fiction? Well, these guys are serious. You’re going to see them on TV because they plan to build recognition and raise funds with a big media blitz. Viewers will get an inside track on the selection … [Read more…]
So I had to make a one-minute video for my Mars One application. My first reaction was, basically, “Gulp”. How on Earth was I going to make a standout video when I get awful stage fright? Don’t laugh, please. I’ve heard of guys who could, and sometimes have, walked through fire and they still get … [Read more…]
You might have seen a segment on the 6 O’Clock News about this idea called “Mars One” and now you’re scratching your head. Send people to live on Mars by 2023? It sounds like science fiction. However, the founders of the non-profit organization Mars One are perfectly serious. They’re just starting to get rolling on … [Read more…]