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Humans plan to travel to Mars

It takes 210 days to get to mars. The atmosphere is also very rough. Temperature can get as low as -225 F.
It takes 210 days to get to mars. The atmosphere is also very rough. Temperature can get as low as -225 degrees. Image by Rujula Kapoor.

The new controversial space mission would send humans in 2026 to Mars for permanent settlement; they will never return. A total of 200,000 people have volunteered to make this one way journey.

“I wouldn’t want to be there all alone,” said Ayana Boben,9.

Timeline

2011: Mars One was founded by Bas Lansdorp and Arno Wielders

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2013:  Launched a world wide selection program to choose the astronauts

2015: The selected group will enter full time training

2018: A demonstration mission is sent to space to test what it will be like for humans

2020: A rover and a communication satellite are sent to the red planet

2022: All of the cargo ships will be sent and will arrive in 2023

2023: Before the humans come the rover will set up the six cargo ships

2024: Two humans will be sent to Mars and will be set for a 210 day trip

2025: The first humans arrive on the red planet

2026: The second crew is now sent to Mars

A recent documentary, “Mars One Way” has also been made, following a few of the people who have volunteered to leave earth.

“I would want to go to Mars. It seems like a fun idea,” said Priya Mallla,9.

For more information on mars one way visit http://www.mars-one.com/.

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Rujula Kapoor, Infographic Chief
This my third year in journalism and I’m currently infographic editor. Journalism gives me  the opportunity to be creative and learn about graphic design. My goal for this year is to become and better writer and designer overall. Outside of journalism I have played the violin for 6 years  and am a member of the french club. Computer programming is another one of my passions and is something I would like to do in the future. During my free time I enjoy watching Dance Moms and decorating cupcakes. I am hoping for another great  year in journalism and can’t wait to see what the future holds.  
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