Feel free to apply for a position here:

 

http://mars-one.com/en/about-mars-one/contact/21-faq-selection/251-do-i-qualify-to-apply

 

I for one am not interested, I like Earth over an airless deep frozen desert.  I was just wondering if anyone would consider something like this.

150-300 days to get to Mars?...No thanks!

 

It would be extremely exciting, but the moon would be the furthest I would go in this solar system. I don't see why NASA are wanting to send humans to Mars, unless they want to set up base there, or research the land for past times of life.

If I were young enough, yes I'd definitely apply.

If it were not for the fact that there is no currently reliable space agency that I could trust to get me to Mars without canceling the mission after I reached the point of no return. Picture it like this: Here is me in my space suit, made in 45 countries, assembled in 12, sitting on my suitcase, made in 90 countries, assembled in 5, looking at the Martian sun setting on my ' life support / home ' module that has a foreclosure sign on it. Noooooooooooo!!!!!!

 

If things were different, the answer would be yes. The explorer adventurer in me couldn't resist.

 

Mel

The concept is nothing new for Mankind. A few examples come to mind...
 
The first people to arrive in New Zealand were the Maori, having arrived here by boat in around 1250 to 1300. For them it was a one way trip with very little chance of survival. When they set out to sea they didn't know what they would discover.

Christopher Columbus was a similar sort of feat. For his crew they knew it could be a one way trip with no guarantee of survival. Of course the Vikings discovered and settled in Newfoundland centuries before Christopher Columbus came, and eventually died in that settlement as they were not able to return to Europe.

This for me Space is different, as it is historical and taking the same sort of risks we have for centuries in the name of discovery, at the end of the journey it is not a sustainable destination for humans, Therefore I am not interested, I would prefer to keep my feet right here on earth. Although I can see where this would be attractive to some people, discovery has always been a part of being human and for centuries we have made many one way trips to discover far off places. We wouldn't have globalized if we didn't take that chance in the first place.

Same as centuries past, when Christopher Columbus came around to the tavern looking for a few men to follow him across the seas....I would have laughed and said No Thanks, just as I would today  :lol: 

 

150-300 days to get to Mars?

 

Only if I had Internet connectivity.. Er, wait... You mean I could be free from all the AVSIM hassles for that amount of time??? SIGN ME UP!

150-300 days to get to Mars?

 

Only if I had Internet connectivity.. Er, wait... You mean I could be free from all the AVSIM hassles for that amount of time??? SIGN ME UP!

 

Tom, imagine the ping times from Mars to Earth! You will never hear the end of it! LMAO

 

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I know a few people I would like to send LOL

Only if I had Internet connectivity.. Er, wait... You mean I could be free from all the AVSIM hassles for that amount of time??? SIGN ME UP!

 

I hear though that the software onboard the spacecraft is maintained by IPB.

 

Second thoughts?

I can think of a few people I would like to send as well. :lmao:

I'm willing to place a rather large bet that this is no more than a pipe dream and the funding level needed to get this project moving will never happen....

 

There's a good reason that manned space flight has only been able to be completed by government agencies so far....

In spaceflight missions, the primary personal attributes of a successful astronaut are emotional and psychological stability, supported by personal drive and motivation. This is the foundation upon a mission must be built, where human lives are at risk with each flight.

 

 

I for one would question the emotional and psychological stability of anyone that would want to sign up for this.

Only if I had Internet connectivity.. Er, wait... You mean I could be free from all the AVSIM hassles for that amount of time??? SIGN ME UP!

:Just Kidding:

I'm willing to place a rather large bet that this is no more than a pipe dream and the funding level needed to get this project moving will never happen....

 

There's a good reason that manned space flight has only been able to be completed by government agencies so far....

 

You've failed at least three of the Resiliency Practical Applications right there!

 

Collect your coat on the way out... ^_^

 

Seriously, if everyone had our (very understandable) attitude, humanity would never have achieved anything.

 

Fortunately there have always been a handful of truly talented, inspiring and incredibly courageous individuals prepared to risk life, limb and sanity in the pursuit of scientific knowledge and understanding. 

 

One or more of them will be standing on Mars one day.

 

Ian

I'd risk my life for one hour with Kelly Brook.

 

We all have our price :lol: