human settlement of mars in 2023.

Science-fiction is my favorite genre to read, so if this Norwegian company can really make this happen, it would prove that creativity and science is one of the best combinations that man-kind has.

"Mars One will establish the first human settlement on Mars in 2023. A habitable settlement will be waiting for the settlers when they land. The settlement will support them while they live and work on Mars the rest of their lives. Every two years after 2023 an additional crew will arrive, such that there is a real living, growing community on Mars. Mars One has created a technical plan for this mission that is as simple as possible. For every component of the mission we have identified at least one potential supplier. Mars One invites you to join us in this next giant leap for mankind!" -www.mars-one.com.

Science-fiction into non-fiction. All the more power to ya. Atleast these guys will take the chance.  And they want to make it very public, with a television show that follows the astronauts though everything from training to actual settlement. Might be worth watching.