Mars One Way

If you haven't heard of Mars One just yet, it's a truly amazing endeavor, both for the fact that it might be the first attempt to establish a human settlement on mars, as well as simultaneous reality show that might usher in the next generation of live entertainment. The privately funded project attracted over 200,000 applicants, with a plan to send crews of four at a time starting in 2024.

The only caveat is the fact that current shuttle technology would only enable crews to get there but not back, which as you imagine would probably create an interesting conundrum for chosen participants. Mars One Way documents the thoughts and theories of five hopeful Mars One astronauts as they contemplate the possibility of leaving Earth forever in ten years. I can't even imagine what it must be like, but the idea of being immortalized as a space pioneer sounds intriguing to say the least.

Suns - "Bells"

Who's up for a weekend afternoon astral trip? Digital animator Stuart Sinclair was approached by electronic music duo SUNS to create a music video for their track Bells off their upcoming debut EP. Safe to say, Sinclair delivered on all fronts because the final product is exceptional.

The video flies headfirst through a hypnotic kaleidoscope of sparsely outlined cosmic bodies and outer planets. The perfect compliment to what feels and sounds like a trippy long lost b-side from the Akira soundtrack.

Obama, Think Of The Astronauts!

Death by toaster. (Via)

The STS-135 was the final NASA shuttle to make it's way into space. It's incredibly depressing to see how little NASA currently means to the United States, but it's even more depressing for Astronauts who've been obsessed with space travel since their childhood. Astronaut Suicides shows us the what's really happening behind closed doors as Astronauts await the day the might once again return to space.

Hit the jump for three of my favorite pieces and check out astronautsuicides.com for more. The "about" section of the website is totally worth the visit.