I wonder how much and actual paid formal application is??
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,,with the company's latest press release noting that it had received "10,000 messages from prospective applicants from over 100 countries." But that was before it started taking actual, formal, paid applications from would-be astronauts.
It's an interesting concept from both space exploration and reality tv viewing. Who wouldn't watch "Big Brother on Mars"? .. indefinitely?!?
I'm not sure if we're there yet though - some unforeseen tragedy while the 'show' is being aired across the globe could be a set back for real space exploration.
I feel like I remember seeing an application fee in the 24-34 euro range. Could be wrong, though.
I think a small processing fee is probably a good idea. Keep the trolls out and get only the people are all like "Mars! **** yeah!"