So the European Space Agency are seeking volunteers for a simulated manned trip to Mars. As a life-long science (and science fiction) fan with particular interest in the Solar System and space exploration as a whole, I’m absolutely fascinated by this, and can only hope and pray that a manned mission to the red planet happens during my lifetime.
Of course, the cynic in me points out that the real question here is “Where will they fake the landing?”
–c.
Look at the qualifications they want for their volunteers. Now look at how much they’re paying. Then laugh.