Apparently, this really could be you! Enter via web site (or even text your way in) to the reality show Starwalker, and if you win you’ll find yourself in space. Make sure not to forget your camera. NASA photo
Almost a month ago now, I wrote about the
upcoming reality show Starwalker, in which the winners would become real-life, space-faring astronauts. If, that was, the show was legit, and it really would happen. As you may recall, I was somewhat skeptical that it would ever take place, and that it may not be the best way of encouraging public interest in space. Well, however I feel about the latter, the former looks more likely.
You can now officially submit an application to be on
Starwalker yourself at
www.starwalkershow.com. It looks like all they need is your name, age, e-mail address and zip code. Apparently, you can even enter by text if you’d rather, up until the deadline of April 30. Huh, how ’bout that?
Don’t think you’ll automatically be on the show if you fill out the form. They promise a rigorous screening process. And don’t bother applying if you’re not ridiculously fit because the first episode requires participants to cover 21 kilometers, according to the
show’s blog. The last 50 percent to make it are cut.
That rules me out, then. Plus, I’ve got a job and probably can’t take enough time off (but this might be the one place where “but it’s for space!” might be a good enough excuse). Just think: With a single text, you might be on your way to going into space!
So what do you think? Can’t wait to audition? Still think it’s a dumb idea? If there’s enough interest I’ll keep up with this story, maybe even try to talk to some of the organizers.