In February, an article was released by CNN stating the seemingly unrealistic mission of Mars One. CNN, standing for Cable News Network, is one of the most trusted news networks in America. Founded in 1980, they have released a countless number of articles, with educated journalists, such as Sarah Curddas, the one who wrote this article. Mars One is a non-profit with no plan other than to colonize Mars. The mission called for every-day people to volunteer themselves for a one way ticket to Mars. 200,000 applicants applied at the original release of the mission. By February, they were down to 100 final candidates. The finalists will have to go through a series of tests, including an extended period of isolation, before narrowing it down to the four strongest. Starting in 2024, these four citizens will be flied out to mars, and a new set of four sent every two years. The article includes pictures and accounts of two hopeful finalists. Although they admit that what they are doing is terrifying, both finalists agree that they are doing it for the greater good of human kind. They believe they can be the first life on mars, enabling a new world when earth is no longer suitable. Alison Rigby, age 35, shares "I say we are all going to die, but it's important what you do before you die." This article has been released in order to raise awareness of the mission. Mars One needs to gain six billion dollars from various donors in order to be able to complete their mission. Although there are still nine years prior to the initial release date, funding needs to happen as soon as possible.Therefore one of the audiences of this article are wealthy people who may be interested in donating. Along with this, the article is aimed towards people with a special interest in space, or the new development of colonization on other planets. The author's purpose is inform readers on a reality that once seemed impossible, and to get as many people on board with the mars one mission as possible. The author successfully reaches readers through the use of pathos. By including the stories of the two finalists, Alison Rigby and Clare Weedon, readers begin to understand that there are people who truly have hope for this to work. Upon first hearing the mission of Mars One, it just seems ridiculous as well as unethical; sending four people to mars, to never see their families again, and with no possible way of return. However after reading the inspiring stories of Weedon and Rigby, it is easy for one to change their mind. They believe they can truly help the world. Volunteering for this program for them is completely selfless. They believe that this is necessary for the longevity of human life, and that they will be the first to make history. Along with including these stories, the entirety of the article is written with a sense of urgency, creating an environment of necessity for this mission. After reading this article, although it may still seem questionable, it is understandable why people want to give up their life on earth for the colonization of Mars.
Weedon and Rigby's future home
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