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Amnesia10
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:02 am
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Location: Guantanamo Bay (thanks bobbdobbs)
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http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/01/mars-astronaut-requirements/ | | | | Quote: At least eight years of training will be provided before launch, including simulated missions, practice in a restricted mobility environment, and lessons in electronics, equipment repair, basic and critical medical care. In 2016, the company plans to begin rocketing supplies to Mars, including spare parts, two rovers, and living units that can be assembled into a base once humans arrive.
But it’s a one-way trip for all involved: Once on Mars, there’s no coming back. | | | | |
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pcernie
Legend
Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:30 pm
Posts: 45931
Location: Belfast
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Mind the spiders!
_________________Plain English advice on everything money, purchase and service related:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
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Fogmeister
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:35 pm
Posts: 6580
Location: Getting there
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I'd go if I didn't have to take a lifetime's supply of the medicine I need  Seriously though, I'd put myself up for that.
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jonbwfc
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:26 pm
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Probably too old tbh but... I have no dependents and it's chance to make sodding history, why wouldn't I?
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l3v1ck
What's a life?
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:21 am
Posts: 12700
Location: The Right Side of the Pennines (metaphorically & geographically)
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If:
A) I had a terminal illness, and
B) it was to the moon
I'd go.
Why go to Mars? There'd be no cool view of Earth to die in front of.
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jonbwfc
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:26 pm
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I absolutely implore then to run a recruitment campaign using the slogan 'Get your ass to Mars.'
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Amnesia10
Legend
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:02 am
Posts: 29240
Location: Guantanamo Bay (thanks bobbdobbs)
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Or want an adventure of a lifetime? _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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belchingmatt
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri May 15, 2009 3:16 am
Posts: 6146
Location: Middle Earth
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Transit of Earth, not many people around who've witnessed that. I would go in an instant.
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snowyweston
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:28 pm
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Location: EC1 Baby!
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Something to look forward to on my 2375th birthday! 
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belchingmatt
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri May 15, 2009 3:16 am
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Location: Middle Earth
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Live long and prosper.
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Dive like a fish, drink like a fish!
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If one is diving so close to the limits that +/- 1% will make a difference then the error has already been made.
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pcernie
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Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:30 pm
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Location: Belfast
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And Arnie even does tourist ads. _________________Plain English advice on everything money, purchase and service related:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
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paulzolo
What's a life?
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Amnesia10
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:02 am
Posts: 29240
Location: Guantanamo Bay (thanks bobbdobbs)
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I barely remember yesterday let alone last June! _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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timark_uk
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:11 pm
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Location: Belfast
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If it wasn't a TV show recruiting the final voyagers, I'd apply for this in a heartbeat.
Mark
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