Mars One will sich an der Frankfurter Börse Listen lassen.
"We're thrilled to let you know that we've signed a takeover agreement with InFin Innovative Finance AG to go public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange! Read the press release here. The Mars One team is very excited about this deal for several reasons:
The listing will make it easier for Mars One to attract investments. The investments we expect to raise through the listing will accelerate mission progress and we expect to be able to announce quite some exciting mission news updates in the months that follow!
Being listed at the renowned Frankfurt Stock Exchange will add significantly to Mars One's credibility. There are very strict rules and regulations to be listed there, and only trustworthy companies are accepted. Stock exchange listed companies need to report their finances in detail, so it also gives investors and supporters the ability to check what Mars One is doing.
It will make it possible for our supporters anywhere in the world to be part of this adventure and to actually own a piece of our historic venture."
What does this mean for Mars One's Mission?
The listing gives Mars One better access to funding. The Foundation will use the funding to move the mission forward. The most important first steps are:
Award new contracts to suppliers. Mars One's mission design is currently in the early mission concept phase (in space development terms: Phase A): suppliers with relevant experience are contracted to perform conceptual design studies for every major (sub)-system required for our mission to Mars.
Organize astronaut selection round 3 and 4. The first rounds have already been successfully completed: 100 Round 3 candidates remain.
Hire team members with experience in implementing Mars missions, and crew selection and training.
