Humans on Mars in 2023

The Mars One Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that will establish a permanent human settlement on Mars. A reliable surface habitat will be set up before the first crew lands; more settlers and cargo will follow every two years.

The plan is realistic because the technology needed already exists and can be purchased from the private space industry. The first footprint on Mars will fascinate and inspire generations; it is this public interest that will help finance this human mission to Mars.

The trip to Mars would be a one-way ticket as the technology for a return journey does not exist yet.

Roadmap:

• 2011 - Mars One Founded
• 2013 - Start Crew Selection
• 2015 - Start of Crew Training
• 2016 - Demo&Comsat Mission
• 2018 - Rover Mission Launched
• 2020 - Cargo Missions Launched
• 2021 - Outpost Operational
• 2022 - Departure Crew One
• 2023 - Landing Crew One
• 2024 - Departure Crew Two

See www.mars-one.com for more info.