Inside the Heart and Mind of an Explorer: Josh Richards of Mars One Part 2

11/28/16 • 18 min

On this second installment of our interview with Josh Richards of Mars One we continue our conversation about what motivates Josh and why going to Mars is important. Josh is one of only 100 applicants selected from over 200,000 original applicants for a one way ticket to Mars.

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Inside the Heart and Mind of an Explorer: Josh Richards of Mars One Part 1

On this episode of Mars Ascend is Josh Richards of Mars One. Josh is one of only 100 applicants selected from over 200,0000 initial applicants for a one way ticket to Mars. On this part one of a two part series we discuss what motivates Josh and why going to Mars is important. We also discuss current and future plans for Mars One.

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