Mars One was founded in 2012, in the Netherlands by Bas Lansdorp. The Program is a non-profit foundation with the goal of establishing a constant human settlement on Mars.

To prepare for this settlement the first unmanned mission is planned to depart in 2020.Crews will depart for their one-way journey to Mars starting in 2026; subsequent crews will depart every 26 months after the initial crew has left for Mars.

200.000 person referred to live in Mars. Mars One announced in 2015 that they selected 100 astronaut candidates.

Mars One Co-Founder & CEO Mr. Lansdorp  states about the programme “Since we started Mars One in March 2011, we received support from scientists, engineers, businessmen and –women and aerospace companies from all over the world. The announcement of our plan in May 2012 resulted in the engagement of the general public, and the support from sponsors and investors. To see our mission evolve this way feels like my dream is becoming a reality.” 

Bas Lansdorp, Co-Founder & CEO of Mars One, is the Keynote Speaker at “ADDRESS: COLONY STREET NO: 2025, MARS” Session at Global Satshow. Don’t miss this great session about ‘’Early Human Missions’’ on Mars colonisation.