Dutch company Mars One (website) plans on establishing a permanent human settlement on Mars by 2023. Ya, you probably said the same thing I did. That's only 10 years away! So what's the difference between this mission and ones we see in movies? Well, the people who go, don't plan on returning, ever. Also, they plan on funding this project mostly through donations by having every aspect of the preparation and mission open and public to the whole world. Almost a 'Big Brother' effect. They've already done their homework about the availability of the parts needed. All supplied by private companies. No tax payers involvement. Here is the proposed 'schedule'. 2016 communication satellite/supplies will be sent to Mars 2018 planetary rover will be sent to find a suitable location 2020 living units/life support/rover and supplies will be sent Sept 2022 humans leave earth for a 7 month journey April 2023 land on Mars The spacecraft the settlers will...