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
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/.
