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Now Accepting Applications for Mars Colonists
smithsonianmag.com ^ | January 9, 2013 | smithsonian

Posted on 01/09/2013 3:16:49 PM PST by Berlin_Freeper

Dream of going to space but don’t feel like putting in the work to become a NASA astronaut? Here’s your chance to possibly make that fantasy come true. Mars One, a Netherlands-based nonprofit, is seeking volunteers to help colonize the Red Planet, according to Mashable.

To meet an aggressive goal of putting people on Mars by 2023, Mars One released its basic astronaut requirements on January 8. Rather than recruiting scientists or pilots, the organization says it will consider anyone, so long as they are at least 18 years old. Intelligence, good mental and physical health and dedication to the project are all pluses. Chosen candidates will undergo eight years of training prior to the launch.

The move, by the way, is permanent. There are no plans to return the pioneers to Earth.

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TOPICS: Travel
KEYWORDS: elonmusk; mars; marsone; nasa; netherlands; space; spaceexploration; spacex

1 posted on 01/09/2013 3:16:53 PM PST by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

TANSAAFL


2 posted on 01/09/2013 3:20:06 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
I'll probably be dead before then, but if not, they can Soylent Green me so I provide substenance for those off this ever-growing socialist commie planet.

Peace on Mars! Sure they will bring that mantra with them. Hope my rotting corpse infects to kill them all off.

Long Live a Free Martian

3 posted on 01/09/2013 3:25:11 PM PST by A Navy Vet (An Oath is Forever.)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

I recommend all of the commie democraps including the entire muslim administration including the clintons,the obamas george soros, the muslim brotherhood, nasty pelosi, harry reid, biden and everyone who hates America. (names included do not need capitalization)


4 posted on 01/09/2013 3:35:23 PM PST by simonjo
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To: Berlin_Freeper

One Way.. bummer.. but Hey,, for the adventurous amongst us,, the future.. This planet is running on fumes anyway, ask al gore. Be nice to see a large enough program get off the ground .. and soon.. I hear some nasa launch facilities are available .. cheap. ;-)


5 posted on 01/09/2013 3:37:25 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi)
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Count me in


6 posted on 01/09/2013 3:40:01 PM PST by dsrtsage (One half of all people have below average IQ. In the US the number is 54%)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

NASA should recruit “quality” prisoners from jail and send them to Mars. I’m sure many of them would be willing to volunteer.


7 posted on 01/09/2013 3:41:28 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: simonjo

On the contrary, they are to be left behind on Earth with the rest of the extinct humans.


8 posted on 01/09/2013 3:42:26 PM PST by WhiskeyX
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To: dsrtsage

Will she be there?
My three infants want to know.
Their mother just went to Venus after
reading that book.


9 posted on 01/09/2013 3:53:04 PM PST by supremedoctrine
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To: dsrtsage

Will she be there?
My three infants want to know.
Their mother just went to Venus after
reading that book.


10 posted on 01/09/2013 4:03:26 PM PST by supremedoctrine
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To: Berlin_Freeper
It should be interesting (horrifying?) to watch the first Mars colonists attempt to survive in what will almost certainly be communal living. Especially so, if the “new” NASA picks colonists based on Political Correctness.
11 posted on 01/09/2013 5:13:50 PM PST by Mister Da (The mark of a wise man is not what he knows, but what he knows he doesn't know!)
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To: simonjo
I recommend all of the commie democraps including the entire muslim administration including the clintons,the obamas george soros, the muslim brotherhood, nasty pelosi, harry reid, biden and everyone who hates America. (names included do not need capitalization)

Negative. Seeing as America is fading fast, Mars needs to be the New America. People should be carefully screened to make sure they love Freedom and Free Markets.

12 posted on 01/09/2013 5:18:48 PM PST by Lazamataz (LAZ'S LAW: As an argument with liberals goes on, the probability of being called racist approaches 1)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Another hoax. There’s no such place as the Netherlands.


13 posted on 01/09/2013 5:38:08 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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