Cork-based engineer among last 100 candidates for Mars mission

A Cork-based engineer is one of the last 100 candidates for the Mars One mission.

Cork-based engineer among last 100 candidates for Mars mission
Thu, 23 Jul, 2015 - 08:05

A Cork-based engineer is one of the last 100 candidates for the Mars One mission.

Steve Menaa, who lives in Cobh, is vying to be the only Irish-based person on board for the one-way journey to the red planet.

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