FUTURE MARTIANS PODCASTEpisode 11: Josh Meets MikolajDuration: 26:57

"All these little things that we can experience and do on Earth is nothing comparing to what can happen when we land on Mars."

In episode 11 of the Future Martians podcast, co-host Josh Richards introduces fellow Mars One astronaut candidate, Mikolaj Zielinski. Mikolaj is based in Dubai, UAE; and is a Polish-born software engineer and adventure-lover. Josh speaks with Mikolaj about the Mars One mission, his motivations for applying for this one-way mission to Mars, and his philosophy on life before Mars.

EPISODE TOPICS00:00 Introduction01:29 The love of adventure that drew Mikolaj to Mars One04:44 Mikolaj’s first thoughts about Mars One08:18 Mikolaj’s humorous application09:22 How space technology has changed in 5 years10:44 What Mikolaj hhas been doing since applying for Mars One12:44 How Mikolaj is preparing for the next round of selection17:42 What others can do to support a mission to Mars22:34 Life on Mars instead of an Earth bucket list24:58 Where people can follow Mikolaj26:20 Closing announcements.

Links to topics mentioned in the podcast- Mikolaj’s social media profile:Twitter: https://twitter.com/miko_zielinskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikolaj.zielinski- Mars One: https://www.mars-one.com- Mirosław Hermaszewski (Polish astronaut): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirosław_Hermaszewski- Steve Fossett (balloonist): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Fossett- James Cameron (ocean exploration): http://www.seasky.org/ocean-exploration/ocean-explorers-james-cameron.html- SpaceX landings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXlpwx3FBYc- Mars One roadmap: https://www.mars-one.com/mission/roadmap- Blue Origin: https://www.blueorigin.com.

Acknowledgements- The Future Martians 12-episode podcast series is part of National Science Week 2018. To find out what is happening for National Science Week in your area, go to: www.scienceweek.net.au- Thanks to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: @popofmars- Images sources Mars One and Bryan Versteeg. To learn more about the Mars One project, go to: www.mars-one.com.

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Follow hosts Josh and Dianne on social media and on their websites:JOSH RICHARDSFacebook: www.facebook.com/joshrichardsspacepirate/Instagram: www.instagram.com/mighty_ginge/Twitter: twitter.com/mighty_gingeWebsite: joshrichards.space

DIANNE MCGRATHFacebook: www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.A…onaut.Candidate/Instagram: www.instagram.com/damcgrath/Twitter: twitter.com/liteandportableWebsite: www.diannemcgrath.com.au.

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