[OversouL]

Anybody interested? I think this is very cool. :rolleyes: Although you can't go back to earth. I'm really interested.

Mission:
It is the Mission Objective of Mars One to establish a human settlement on the planet Mars in 2023.

Vision:
Mars One believes human exploration of the solar system should be a global effort, greater than the ambition of an individual nation. Mars exploration offers an opportunity to celebrate the power of a united humanity.

As with the Apollo Moon landings, a human mission to Mars will inspire generations to believe that all things are possible, that anything can be achieved. Mars One believes it is not only possible, but imperative that we establish a permanent settlement on Mars in order to accelerate our understanding of the formation of the solar system, the origins of life, and of equal importance, our place in the universe.

The Working Plan

In 2011, the founding members of the Mars One team came together to develop a strategic plan for taking humanity to Mars. That first year yielded the completion of a feasibility study, calling upon experts from space agencies and private aerospace corporations around the world. Written letters of interest in support of the Mars One plan were received. In this first-stage analysis, Mars One incorporated technical, financial, social-psychological and ethical components into its foundation plan.

This tremendous undertaking can only be achieved through the careful, deliberate movement through both the technical and media stages, gaining momentum and credibility with each completed step. The first effort is to award contracts to the already engaged aerospace suppliers, thus solidifying the Mission as technically feasible. At the same time, Mars One will launch the Astronaut Selection Program, open to anyone in the world.

Not unlike the televised events of the Olympic Games, Mars One intends to maintain an on-going, global media event, from astronaut selection to training, from lift-off to landing, to provide primary funding for this next giant leap for mankind.

Read More: HERE

[Fallen]

Sounds a lot like the Venus Project except it's going to be on a different planet.

[Singularity]

Yes I contemplated joining, but sadly I am just under age.
Also these people are no longer bound by societies rules.
The government does not own mars and they can start anew there.
Although it will take a long time.

[Fallen]

It will probably experience some pretty rough roads before it is considered developed. (If it develops).

[wander_n_wonder]

This is rather interesting, but just imagining the fact that I'm not gonna be able to come back home, I'd say no to this. Leaving earth with the knowledge that you're not able to come back is almost like dying.

Also, no one knows yet how life on Mars would be. I'm sure it's totally different.

The upside here is that you certainly become an important part of history that even your grand grand kids will know of.

[Feat]

Unless I was someone who had no family or friends I would not do this.