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Overview/Summary
Overview/Summary
The history of the selection process and the criteria for which the astronauts are selected (it has already started in 2013). The outcomes of the first and second round. The initiatives taken to execute the plan three and four
The selection process
The selection process
The Mars One organization has set the prerequisites to select the perfect crew for the mission. The company describes the fit crew member as the person whose characteristics matches with an astronaut. For that, they should be the following. - (Mars One team, n.d.)
- Resilient
- Adaptable
- Curious
- Trustworthy and trusting
- Creative/Resourceful
- Above the age of 18
- A2 English level
- And many other physical traits
Candidates Selected for the 8 years training for the mission to Mars (O'Callaghan, 2015).
Round 1 & 2 of the selection process
Round 1 & 2 of the selection process
To eliminate the threat of any spams or frivolous applications, Mars One is charging an application fee which varies from country to country (Pastore, 2019).
Mars One also requires a person to make a 30-70 seconds video introducing themselves and answering specific questions about their abilities along with their resumes (Pastore, 2019).
The selected candidates will have to move to United States for seven years as full-time employees of Mars One (Pastore, 2019). The candidates will have to spend nine months of each year learning dentistry, emergency medicine, general medicine, engineering, biology, mechanics (Pastore, 2019).
(Vice News, 2019)
Watch this interview of three out of hundred selected candidates to know how enthusiastic and optimistic these soon to become astronauts are despite the company being descending towards bankruptcy.
Future: Round 3 & 4
Future: Round 3 & 4
“The large cut in candidates is an important step towards finding out who has the right stuff to go to Mars. These aspiring martians provide the world with a glimpse into who the modern day explorers will be." - Bas Lansdorp, CEO of Mars One
The candidates who were selected for the round three were numbered 100, out of those, 50 are men and 50 are women (Contrera, 2015). These candidates are from various countries and back ground, and here is the list of the qualifications of the Mars 100 (Contrera, 2015).
- 19 candidates with no degree
- 2 with associates
- 27 Bachelors
- 30 Masters
- 1 with a Law degree
- 4 Medical degrees
- 7 PhDs
Based on their employment, 81 are currently employed, 13 are in school, and 6 candidates are without a job (Contrera, 2015).
Hear from Mars 100 what they think about this project, watch Mars One candidates live!
See this inspiring trailer of Mars 100: Extraordinary citizens pushing the limits to set the history. (Mars One team, 2015).
Mars 100 Trailer
Mars 100 Trailer
Over 200,000 applicants applied in the first round of the selection process. In the second round, 100 out of these applicants were selected for the next round (Mars One team, 2015).
Looking forward in the future, these candidates will have to go through a test module in round three in which they will form a team and compete each other (Howell, 2016).
References
Contrera, J. (2015, February 16). 100 finalists have been chosen for a one-way trip to Mars. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2015/02/16/100-finalists-have-been-chosen-for-a-one-way-trip-to-mars/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.6c8a6f942898
Howell, E. (2016, June 07). Mars One Colony Project to Whittle List of Astronaut Hopefuls to 40. Retrieved from https://www.space.com/33099-mars-one-colony-project-narrowing-astronaut-candidates.html
Mars One team. (n.d.). Mars One Astronauts - Mission.Retrieved from https://www.mars-one.com/mission/mars-one-astronauts
Mars One team. (2015). The Mars 100: Mars One Announces Round Three Astronaut Candidates - Press Releases - News. Retrieved from https://www.mars-one.com/news/press-releases/the-mars-100-mars-one-announces-round-three-astronaut-candidates
McCormick, R. (2015, February 17). Meet the 100 people hoping to live and die on Mars. Retrieved from https://www.theverge.com/2015/2/17/8050281/mars-one-mission-chooses-100-candidates
O'Callaghan, J. (2015, March 05). Is this where Mars One astronauts will live on the red planet? .Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2980931/Is-Mars-One-astronauts-live-red-planet-Sketch-reveals-living-quarters-holodeck-hopeful-colonists.html
Pastore, R. (2019, March 18). Apply Now For A One-Way Trip To Mars. Retrieved from https://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-04/apply-now-one-way-trip-mars/
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