The Netherlands-based nonprofitMars One,
which hopes to put the first boots on the Red Planet in 2023, released
its basic astronaut requirements today (Jan. 8), setting the stage for a
televised global selection process that will begin later this year. Mars One isn't zeroing in on scientists or former fighter pilots; anyone who is at least 18 years old can apply to become aMars colony pioneer.
The most important criteria, officials say, are intelligence, good
mental and physical health and dedication to the project, as astronauts
will undergo eight years of training before launch.
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