In both cases there was some chance of survival, there is currently no chance of survival on a mission to Mars.
On 28 Nov 2012, at 19:15, Daniel Holmes wrote:
Have all of you been paying attention to Elon Musk's idea of a one-way trip to found a Mars colony?
Dan
That's come up in a few of my talks. US media made a pretty big deal about "suicide" missions when the idea first surfaced yet I don't think anyone at my talks have expressed similar feelings. Most express support.
I really don't see it being that big a deal. After all, how many who sailed to the so-called New World as settlers ever expected to return home? Same for many who journeyed to the American West.
I don't see myself making a one-way space trip but I'm confident more than enough capable and qualified volunteers could be found for a Mars colony.
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