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

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

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.