This book dissects the hype and hubris of the Mars One venture. Every aspect of the mission design is scrutinized, from the haphazard selection process to the unproven mission architecture. A controversial project, many professional astronauts consider Mars One a reckless attempt, yet it gained popular attention.

This go-to reference guide provides the reader with insights into the myriad issues arising from the project's loss of funding, loss of sponsorship, loss of TV rights. It explains what contributed to an overly optimistic assessment of Mars One's mission-specific technology, and what captivated the public and the many willing candidates despite these flaws. From the author of Survival and Sacrifice in Mars Exploration (2015) among many more books on spacefaring, this is yet another up-to-the-minute account of an emerging player in the private space market from an expert on the subject.

"In this work, Seedhouse, a research scientist, correctly enumerates the many medical and technological issues with the approach of the project. ? he outlines the major challenges facing a human mission to Mars and skillfully shows the unfeasibility of Mars One. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers." (J. Z. Kiss, Choice, Vol. 54 (10), June, 2017)

"Addressing all Mars One mission aspects Seedhouse is drawing on his vast experience and on the results of almost all relevant human spaceflight studies as well as on NASA reports ? . it is also providing an unprecedented complete and thorough compilation of all current mission scenarios, studies and mission analyses about sending humans to Mars ? . In this respect the book can be considered as a 'Guide to Mars' (and safe return)' for space enthusiasts interested ? ." (The Journalof Space Operations & Communicator, opsjournal.org, Vol. 13 (4), 2016)