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NASA's 'Mars Explorers Wanted' posters will set you packing for space

Where's my toothbrush?

Alexandru Micu
January 10, 2017 @ 6:33 pm

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NASA needs you. And you. And that guy in the back, too.

They need us to go on one of the greatest, most daring enterprise man has ever undertaken. NASA wants to you to go to Mars — eventually! But it’s never too soon to start recruiting!

Adventure is guaranteed, survival is probable, the reception — currently terrible. But the new recruitment campaign the agency has put together will have you signing up with both hands. A mix of ole’Uncle Sam’s war magic, glorious NASA geekiness, and a dash of retro sci-fi, these posters are nothing short of epic. NASA always has the best stuff.

So check them out, tell all your friends, and go download them on NASA’s page.

All image credits NASA / KSC.

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