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April 23, 2013

Dutch reality show seeks one-way astronauts for Mars
New York (AFP) April 22, 2013
Are you crazy enough to sign up for a one-way trip to Mars? Applications are now being accepted by the makers of a Dutch reality show that says it will deliver the first humans to the Red Planet in 10 years. The main requirements are strong health, good people and survival skills, being 18 or older, and having a reasonable grasp of the English language. The non-profit company, called "Mars One," aims to land its first four astronauts in 2023 for a televised reality show that would follow the exp ... read more

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