Victor Roman, Peru

What does it mean to dream of Mars while surrounded by the beauty of Earth? In this episode of Aspiring Martians, I sit down with Victor Roman, a former Mars One candidate who now works as a journalist and science consultant with the Peruvian Geological Service. He’s also a beloved science communicator on Noticias Robotitus, where he brings the mysteries of space to life for Spanish-speaking audiences.

Victor recently appeared in Corona’s short documentary “Before Mars,” where he and three other former Mars One applicants were invited to a secluded, stunning island to answer a single, powerful question: if given access to the untouched beauty of Earth, would you still want to leave it all behind? We talk about what first inspired his application to Mars One, and how his vision for humanity’s future still includes a red horizon. We also cover vodka shots, a little hidden gem known as Machu Pichu, landslides, being just a little crazy to want to live on Mars, risking your body for science, insults & death threats, and toddlers & teenagers. It’s a conversation about place, purpose, and the quiet pull of distant planets.

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