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Lansdorp and Arno Wielders, two men from
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the Netherlands founded Mars One, the company
funding the project in 2011. It’s main goal is to establish
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human settlements on Mars. They feel that human settlement
on Mars will aid our understanding of the solar system and inspire
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Scientists from different countries have been working on making Mars a
life-supporting ecosystem by creating special bodysuits designed to protect
astronauts from extreme temperatures like those used by the Apollo astronauts.
Scientists have also created Mars Transit Vehicle, Life Support Unit, Living Unit,
Rovers and Communication Systems.
After securing financial investments, Mars One began its Astronaut Selection
Program, which was launched in April 2013. The application process is based on
people who are resilient, able to adapt, curious, able to trust, creativity, and ability
to be resourceful. Applicants must be 18 years or older, have a clean medical
record, and preferably speak English. Now getting into the final stages of
selection, the astronauts will undergo technical training, personal training and
group training.
Mars One is currently running an Indigogo campaign to help raise
money. In total, they have raised around $315,000. Various YouTube
videos have also been made to advertise the expedition. The first
mission will be in 2018, and in 2024 groups of four humans
will start departing every two years.
By Caroline Hill
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