For any adventurous types...you might want to apply...but be forewarned: Mars ain’t the kind of place to raise your kids...in fact, it’s cold as hell (not sure if they allow pipe smoking...you’ll have to inquire).
Dutch company offers one way ticket to Mars
March 27 - A Dutch company called Mars One is looking for volunteer astronauts to participate in the first manned-mission to Mars. The company wants to send four people to the Red Planet to start a colony in 2023 although there is one catch - the successful applicants will have no way of coming back.
Video (2:22)
http://www.reuters.com/video/2013/03/27/reuters-tv-dutch-company-offers-one-way-ticket-to-m?videoId=241882270&videoChannel=118065
Dutch company offers one way ticket to Mars
March 27 - A Dutch company called Mars One is looking for volunteer astronauts to participate in the first manned-mission to Mars. The company wants to send four people to the Red Planet to start a colony in 2023 although there is one catch - the successful applicants will have no way of coming back.
Video (2:22)
http://www.reuters.com/video/2013/03/27/reuters-tv-dutch-company-offers-one-way-ticket-to-m?videoId=241882270&videoChannel=118065