Well, about 78,000 people have already applied to become Red Planet colonists with the nonprofit organization Mars One since its application process opened on April 22, officials announced today (May 7).

Mars One aims to land four people on the Red Planet in 2023 as the vanguard of a permanent colony, with more astronauts arriving every two years thereafter.

Is this for real ? In the words of  fellow Scot  Danny Bhoy “Oh My God! How Bizarre! Literally!”

Check it out here
http://www.space.com/21005-mars-one-colony-applications.html

So, anyone even just as little bit interested?  What we’d be keen to hear form you all is

1. Why would YOU want to go?
2. What would be your biggest fear ?(Can’t be dying cos, your going to die out there anyway, that’s part of the  deal !)
3. What science would be the most important on this first coloniser mission?
4. How would you break the news to Mum and Dad? ( Give us your opening lines)

We look forward to your  comments