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I voted Gurnisson cause of his fucking bendy pike, I swear noone can roflcopter stab like he can.
Emigrating to MarsA one way trip has obvious technical advantages, but what does this mean for the astronauts themselves? That depends on who you ask. You could say that most people would rather lose a leg than attempt it: leave for a cold and dangerous planet, saying goodbye to your friends and family, possibly never being able to speak to them face-to-face again and swapping creature comforts for a Spartan existence on the Red Planet. However, there are also individuals for whom traveling to Mars has been a dream for years. They relish the challenge. To them, it is about exploring a new world, having the opportunity to conduct the most revolutionary research ever, build a new home for mankind and tackle the unknown.Mars One will offer everyone the chance to apply for a spot in our team of astronauts. Are you the one for whom this is a dream? If so, read on to find out what will be waiting for you! Would you rather say goodbye to your left leg? Read on and make sure.TrainingEven before they find their way onto the rocket, each astronaut will be put through the required ten years of training. They will be isolated from the world for a few months every two years in groups of four, by being placed in simulation bases to see how they cope with being secluded and living in close quarters with each other. In addition to the expertise and work experience they must already possess, they also have to learn quite a few new skills. After all, the four of them will be in charge of every aspect of the Mars base: making repairs, cultivating crops, and even addressing medical problems, such as fractures, for example.Journey to MarsThe flight will take seven months. The astronauts will spend those seven months together in a small space – much smaller than the home base will be – devoid of luxury or frills. This will not be easy. Showering won’t be an option, instead they will have to make do with wet wipes like the International Space Station astronauts. Tinned food only, constant noise from the ventilators and equipment and a regimented routine of three hours of exercise a day to keep up muscle mass all add to their trials. If they are hit by a solar storm they will have to take refuge in the shelter area of the rocket, which provides the best protection, for as long as several days. There is no doubt that the trip will be tough, but the astronauts will endure it – it is the flight carrying them to their dream.Living on MarsOnce they arrive on Mars, the astronauts will begin making use of their spacious living units; over 50 m2 per person, and a total of more than 200 m2.Within the settlement are inflatable components which contain bedrooms, working areas, a living room and a ‘plant production unit’, where they will grow greenery. They will also be able to shower as normal, prepare fresh food (that they themselves harvested) in the kitchen, wear regular clothes, and in essence lead typical day-to-day lives.If they want to leave the settlement they will have to wear a Mars Suit, but all Units will be connected by passageways, so that the astronauts can move freely from one end of the base to the other. It will not take long for them to put down roots, and once they have done so they can begin building and researching.Building and researchingSeveral new components will touch down on Mars with the first group of four. They will be bringing a second Living Unit and Life Support Unit ready for the arrival of the second group, along with some other components. The already established astronauts shall connect them to the main base. Not only are they now prepared for when the other groups land, but they also have more room themselves and extra security due to the back up equipment essentially doubling. Hopefully by this point they will also already have the technology to produce additional living area from local materials.There will also be a lot of research done on the planet. The astronauts will research how their bodies react to living on Mars, how the plants respond, research into both geological and biological matters… who knows, they might find out that there was life on Mars before them!Reality TV and reportsAll of our astronauts’ activities will be captured by the Living Unit cameras, so that those back on Earth can experience them as well, and are kept up to date with how they are doing. The astronauts themselves will also report back. They will tell us about everything we’ve wondered. What is it like going outside? What is involved? What is it like living with Mars’ gravity, which is just 40% of Earth’s?ExpansionA new group of four will land on Mars every two years, steadily increasing the settlement’s size. A Living Unit will be built out of local material that will be big enough to house trees. As the number of settlers increases, so will the sense of normality, as they will be able to have a social life alongside their work.
...and to push the "discussion" once more:Best band from Denmark (click to show/hide) Saw a comment on one of their songs earlier which is quite true:God bless Denmark for giving us Volbeat! :D
If anyone of you don't want to live on this Planet any more (Futurama) you can always check out Mars.visitors can't see pics , please register or login (click to show/hide)
is this serious
Mars One is a private project led by Dutch entrepreneur, Bas Lansdorp, to establish a permanent human colony on Mars. The plan is to send a communication satellite to the planet by 2016 and after several stages, finally land humans on Mars for permanent settlement in 2023. A new set of four astronauts will then arrive every two years. The group is endorsed by Nobel Prize winning physicist Gerard 't Hooft.Reality TV showMars One is attempting to secure sponsors and investors by making it a reality television show and have prospective astronauts selected by the public. Putting the first four astronauts on Mars alone is expected to cost approximately US$6 billion. Mars One has identified at least one potential supplier for each of the components of the mission. They claim that the project's costs are minimised because it would be a one way trip. Returning humans from Mars would require far more time and resources.Mission planMars One plans to establish the first human settlement on Mars. According to their schedule, the first crew of four astronauts would arrive on Mars in 2023, after a seven month journey from Earth. Further teams would join their settlement every two years, with the intention that by 2033 there will be over twenty people living, and working on Mars.The mission plan is as follows: 2013: The first 40 astronauts will be selected; a replica of the settlement will be built for training purposes. 2014: The first communication satellite will be produced. 2016: A supply mission will be launched with 2500 kilograms of food in a modified SpaceX Dragon. 2018: An exploration vehicle will launch to pick the location of the settlement. 2021: Six additional Dragon capsules and another rover will launch with two living units, two life support units and two supply units. 2022: A SpaceX Falcon Heavy will launch with the first group of four colonists. 2023: The first colonists will arrive on Mars in a modified Dragon capsule. 2025: A second group of four colonists will arrive. 2033: The colony will reach 20 settlers.The Mars One website states that the team behind Mars One began planning of Mars One in 2011. The company states that they researched the feasibility of the idea with specialists and expert organizations, and discussed the financial, psychological and ethical aspects of it.
Lolbeat. Are thou a wench?
When west germany annexed east germany, nobody moved a finger too.
Hehe, you got that too Miwiw?Guess we can't have heraldic horses in the beta
I don't get it. They're awesome. Saw them Live once and they rock.But maybe you can appreciate this... (click to show/hide) God Bless the Netherlands for Peter Pan Speedrock :P
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