Manned Journey to Mars

[Singalo]

Calling all Physicists and Astronaut Farmers.

There was a report on NPR the other day about a billionaire that is going to invest GOBS of money into a project to fly a ship of 4-6 people to Mars to do a fly by at 100 miles on closest approach. He is seeking investors and expertise to fulfill this dream.

I think this is absolutely brilliant, that the private sector is getting involved with the first real inter planetary voyage. They are looking to actually launch in 2018, when the planets are in correct alignment. If this can be accomplished, it would be a MASSIVE step forward for mankind. I only prey that I live long enough to see this happen with my own eyes.

This story lead me to wonder, why have we not started to build real "Space Ships". Like the Star ship Enterprise? Obviously we don't have the technological advancements to create that type of ship. But it seems to me that we should have been further along since the last manned moon mission. I think this mission to Mars is just what humanity needs to kick start a new era in space innovation. Who else wants the Star Ship Enterprise that our grandparents promised us?

 

[J F]

I saw that. Lots of jokes about how a married couple would NOT be the best choice for the 500+ day journey. :laughing:

 

[Singalo]

I saw that. Lots of jokes about how a married couple would NOT be the best choice for the 500+ day journey. :laughing:

Lol, the guy is like 72. I hope he lives to see the Mission launch, let alone go on it himself.

 

[J F]

:laughing: No, I was speaking about possible candidates for the journey (from what I read). It was on Yahoo News, so who knows. (yeah, I know)

 

[J F]

And I think you may live forever: Pessimists May Live Longer - Yahoo! News

 

[rmorey]

I wonder if the married couple need to be married to each other! Probably work better if they weren't.

 

[J F]

:laughing:

 

[Singalo]

And I think you may live forever: Pessimists May Live Longer - Yahoo! News

BA HA HA HA,,,,, Your ok JF. I like where your head is at on this. That's pretty dang funny.

 

[BobRip]

This story lead me to wonder, why have we not started to build real "Space Ships". Like the Star ship Enterprise? Obviously we don't have the technological advancements to create that type of ship. But it seems to me that we should have been further along since the last manned moon mission. I think this mission to Mars is just what humanity needs to kick start a new era in space innovation. Who else wants the Star Ship Enterprise that our grandparents promised us?

You are correct, we should be further along. As usual the reason is money.

 

[J F]

You are correct, we should be further along. As usual the reason is money.

Yep, and where it's directed.