Applications open for Mars One

[JColt]

http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/04/applications-open-for-mars-one-the-first-human-space-colony/

[WebSlave]

I wonder if they will still have to pay taxes while on Mars? Heck, figuring on what a gallon of milk would cost you to buy while living there, imagine the windfall in sales taxes.

Seriously, does the technology exist to create a TOTALLY self sufficient colony on another planet? Indefinitely? I wouldn't want my life completely dependent on supply ships coming for the rest of my life.

And unless there is something on Mars that can be used for trade value for supplies, SOMEONE is going to have to subsidize this project for a LONG time.

However, I truly believe that humanity REALLY needs to get some of the eggs out of this single little basket we call Earth before the basket gets shaken up and all the eggs broken. So that first step just HAS to be taken.

[JColt]

78,000 apply to leave Earth forever to live on Mars

http://science.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/07/18108809-78000-apply-to-leave-earth-forever-to-live-on-mars?lite=

[WebSlave]

Wow! What an innovative way to make a few million bucks!

[rcarichter]

Can you sign other people up?

Noelle

[WebSlave]

Can you sign other people up?

Noelle

Now you're talking! :thumbsup: I can think of a few people I wouldn't mind seeing shipped off to Mars. :rofl:

[snowgyre]

Noelle, that's the funniest thing I've read all day, lol!!

Rich, as far as I know, we're still a long way off from making a sustainable colony anywhere. We still haven't figured out how to get people to Mars without them losing so much bone density in the process that they'd still be able to walk once they got there.

[WebSlave]

Rich, as far as I know, we're still a long way off from making a sustainable colony anywhere. We still haven't figured out how to get people to Mars without them losing so much bone density in the process that they'd still be able to walk once they got there.

Apparently that is of little concern for the outfit taking the money for those applications..........

Maybe I should start up a swindle, er proposal, to create a colony on the rings of Saturn. Imagine the view! Only $29.95 (non-refundable) no matter who you are or where you live or whether or not this ever becomes a REALITY.

[JColt]

Just downloaded copy of Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration by Buzz Aldrin. Start reading this weekend

http://www.amazon.com/Mission-Mars-Vision-Exploration-ebook/dp/B008EDPMB2/ref=tmm_kin_title_0

[snowgyre]

You guys should go play Kerbal Space Program. The game is hilarious and actually gives you a really good appreciation for how difficult space travel is! www.kerbalspaceprogram.com

You can watch a hilarious video of it here, narrated by the King of Sweden himself, Robbaz! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxgc-nt2410

[AbsoluteApril]

Was it $29.95? I saw the click for application - pay with paypal but nothing happened when I clicked it. Oh boy! Trailer park on Mars!

AK AK AK AKAK
hello our new and glorious martian overlords!
http://coedmagazine.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/mars-attacks-alien1.jpg?w=600&h=350

[JColt]

I bet if I moved there that damn land rover would park right next to my ride.

[WebSlave]

Has anyone told those applicants that their cell phones won't work on Mars? :rofl:

[JColt]

Thanks for links Vanessa. Was looking through their forum. Those guys really get into it! lol. Played around a bit.