Want to go to Mars?

If you wanna know what it's like to live and work on Mars......here's your chance!

The Mars society is currently taking applications from the general public, educators, and students to develop the skills necessary to thrive in a regime analogous to the Red Planet. Crews of volunteers work in full simulation in Utah in order to conduct field investigations in the physical sciences and engineering.

The Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) has active in many "firsts" when dealing with crews and their research. They hosted the first children to live, study, and play while in full simulation during the Family Living Analysis on Mars Expedition (F.L.A.M.E.) missions conducted in June 2005, March 2006, and March 2007.

There are currently several open mission rotations available for individuals whoa re interested in forming crews and going to the Mars Hab.

Here is the schedule for all of those who are interested:

2007-2008 Mars Desert Research Station Field Season Schedule
Crew D-8 (Dec. 8-23, 2007)—[Crew not assigned yet.]
Crew D-22 (Dec. 22, 2007-Jan. 6, 2008)—[Crew not assigned yet.]
Crew J-5 (Jan. 5-20, 2008)—[Crew not assigned yet.]
Crew J-19 (Jan. 19, 2008-Feb. 3, 2008)—[Crew not assigned yet.]
Crew F-2 (Feb. 2, 2008-Feb. 17, 2008)—Expedition Delta
Crew F-16 (Feb. 16, 2008-Mar. 2, 2008)—Expedition Epsilon
Crew M-1 (Mar. 1, 2008-Mar. 16, 2008)—Family Living Analysis on Mars Expedition Crew
Crew M-15 (Mar. 15-30, 2008) Georgia Tech Crew
Crew M-29 (Mar. 29, 2008-Apr. 13, 2008)—[Two Crewmembers assigned.]
Crew A-12 (Apr. 12, 2008-Apr. 27, 2008)—Hungarian Crew

Applications are considered from anyone who is in good physical condition, between the ages of 18 and 60 regardless of race, creed, color, gender, or nation. Scientific, engineering, practical mechanical, wilderness, and literary skills a plus. This job will be tough and very trying, so dedication to the cause of human Mars exploration is an absolute must.

Check it out: http://www.space.com/adastra/071018-adastra-marsvolunteers.html