78K people have signed up for a one-way trip to Mars

May 7, 2013 11:53 AM Jolie O'Dell

"This is turning out to be the most desired job in history," said Mars One founder Bas Lansdorp. “Mars One is a mission representing all humanity will be justified only if people from the entire world are represented. I’m proud that this is exactly what we see happening."

Mars One seeks laypeople to serve as astronauts & is taking YouTube applications

April 22, 2013 1:08 PM Chitra Rakesh

Chitra Rakesh

The company is looking for “mature and interesting” folks. Basically what that means is that there are no professional or academic prerequisites, and anyone can apply.

Mars One to begin accepting astronaut video applications in the next 4 months

April 17, 2013 10:31 AM Meghan Kelly

Meghan Kelly

If you've always felt like a pioneer, but never had the opportunity, Mars One will begin accepting video applications to its Mars colonization project between now and July 2013.

Mars One announces university partnership to put humans on Mars permanently

April 5, 2013 11:55 AM Jolie O'Dell

Jolie O'Dell

University of Twente will put its scientific research and educational weight behind the startup and its goals, helping Mars One to develop survival techniques for life on an alien world.

Private space mission Mars One signs its first federally approved contract

March 12, 2013 8:10 AM Jolie O'Dell

Jolie O'Dell

The Netherlands-based company got State Department approval to work with U.S. contractors on life support and space suits designed to last a lifetime.

This guy just got angel money to build a permanent colony on Mars

February 2, 2013 11:05 AM Jolie O'Dell

Jolie O'Dell

Editor's Pick We got in touch with Bas Lansdorp, entrepreneur and mission ringleader for Mars One, to talk about how a wild idea -- sending humans on a one-way trip to Mars -- might actually become reality in our lifetimes. And yes, he has investors.