Select Living Magazine Issue II | Page 46

- LIFESTYLE - China has stepped up to the plate and will be launching their new space station in 2020 as a replacement to the current International Space Station. They have been working diligently for many years and are leading the charge with their technological advances that are taking place daily. China has been on the forefront of technology for years, and is setting itself up to take its place in the world stage as a leader in space living, exploring, and monetizing. Scientists are predicting that China will become the new leader in the space game by 2020 with the recent developments and scientific advancements. This creates new opportunities for a more global coalition approach to our space programs. The rest of the world is by no means being left in the dust, as scientists are preparing for the Mars colonization scheduled to launch in 2026. The astronauts that will be chosen are from all walks of life, cultures, and countries. The Mars One mission has already seen over 200,000 applications worldwide. The astronauts chosen for this journey will not be returning to Earth, as the riskiest part of the trip would be a return flight home. Over 100 countries are on board and have made contributions towards this mission, showing that we can all come together globally for the advancements of science. China has revealed plans for possible