Mars One ‘Ticket To Rise’ campaign offers suborbital spaceflight prize

An announcement from Mars One:

Mars One Announces Chance To Win Two-Way Trip to Space 

Mars One launches the Ticket To Rise Campaign to aid the
2015 Earth mission and 2018 Mars missions.

Amersfoort, 4th September 2014 – Today Mars One announces their Ticket To Rise campaign (http://urgencynetwork.com/marsone) to give space-enthusiasts a chance to win a private trip to space. Participants earn entries into the space trip drawing in exchange for joining the campaign.

The campaign will provide funding for a 2015 Earth mission, which is a simulation project to replicate the future Mars human settlement here on Earth, as well as the 2018 Mars mission to Mars. 

The Mars One Ticket To Rise campaign will reside on the Urgency Network platform, in partnership with Motherboard, VICE Media’s science and tech channel. The Urgency Network provides campaign supporters opportunities to earn entries to win incredible experiences, purchase reward items, and complete actions like donating, watching videos, and sharing content.  

“We are enthusiastic about the Ticket To Rise campaign and the opportunity to send a lucky participant to space aboard the XCOR Lynx Mark II spacecraft”, commented Bas Lansdorp, Co-founder and CEO of Mars One. “This campaign fits well into our strategy of building awareness and momentum for space travel. Most importantly, it gives our passionate community a free chance to win a space flight and spread the word to others about our mission to the Red Planet.”

“We’ve always been motivated by projects that seek to accomplish the impossible,” added Urgency Network Co-founder, Brandon Deroche. “In our eyes, there is no greater opportunity on Earth than giving people the chance to leave it, so we’re honored to support Mars One’s mission to colonize the Red Planet through Ticket To Rise.”

Ticket To Rise will introduce brand new, never-before-seen Mars One gear and products throughout the campaign. To earn an entry into the contest, participants can visit http://urgencynetwork.com/marsone and choose to donate or purchase Mars One items. 

About Mars One

Mars One is a not-for-profit foundation that will establish permanent human life on Mars. Human settlement on Mars is possible today with existing technologies. Mars One’s mission plan integrates components that are well tested and readily available from industry leaders worldwide. The first footprint on Mars and lives of the crew thereon will captivate and inspire generations. It is this public interest that will help finance this human mission to Mars. For more information about Mars One, go to www.mars-one.com

About Urgency Network

The Urgency Network is an engagement platform where fans complete cause-benefitting actions to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences & other rewards. Since July 2013, Urgency Network has launched campaigns with influencers like Paul McCartney, Richard Branson, Hugh Jackman, and Thom Yorke, along with nonprofits such as Greenpeace, David Lynch Foundation, Carbon War Room & Music For Relief. For more general information about the Urgency Network, go to www.urgencynetwork.com.  

About Motherboard

Motherboard is an online magazine and video channel from VICE that explores technology and the intersection of culture technology. Through short and long-form documentaries, photography, editorial and community participation, Motherboard provides a refreshing voice in the tech media landscape, filling the gap between more sterile gadget review sites, and industry news. Whether it’s gaming, art, sports, or food, Motherboard is there telling the story of technology’s role. For more info visit www.Motherboard.vice.com