Well, it should have been expected...

[clocketpatch]

It would appear that, if this is successful, humanity's first steps towards colonizing a new planet will be funded and planned using the magic of reality television:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_One

I really don't know what to think about this, but it is rather cool that it's open to anyone. So, if you want a shot at a one-way trip to Mars (and are willing to risk 33$ on the mission folding) apply now!

Comments

[ladymercury-10.livejournal.com]

It's so weird to think about a reality TV Mars colony being an actual thing and not, like, the premise of a sci-fi novel.

[thisbluespirit]

:lol: This is so the set up for an SF novel, isn't it?

/o\

[jjpor.livejournal.com]

It is pretty remarkable, isn't it, regardless of whether or not the colony actually happens (one very, very much suspects not). I thought like lost_spook above, only my thought was "coming to an episode of new Doctor Who near you..." ;)