“Once on Mars, there are no means to return to Earth. Mars is home. A grounded, deep sense of purpose will help each astronaut maintain his or her psychological stability and focus as they work together toward a shared and better future.”

http://www.mars-one.com/faq/selection-and-preparation-of-the-astronauts/what-are-the-qualifications-to-apply

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More than 1,000 aspiring astronauts are closer to booking a one-way mission to Mars

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2014/01/more-than-1000-chosen-for-one-way-mission-to-mars.html

http://click-to-read-mo.re/p/4DXG