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Mars Papers Archive Projects Mars Desert Research Station Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station University Rover Challenge European Rover Challenge MarsVR Marspedia Education About Mars Mars Society Education Programs The Mars Store Donate Join Membership Services 27th Annual International Mars Society Convention "The Road to Mars" University of Washington - Seattle, WA - Aug 8-11, 2024 Register Now | Submit Presentation Abstract News & Announcements May 13th, 2024 Veteran Space Journalist Alan Boyle to Address 2024 Mars Society Convention is pleased to announce that long-time writer and editor on science and space Alan Boyle will be giving a plenary talk about the field of space journalism during the 27th Annual International Mars Society Convention this August at the University of Washington (Seattle). Mr. Boyle served as science editor for MSNBC.com and NBCNews.com from 1996 to 2015, and in that capacity, he won the 2006 Space Frontier Award for Excellence in Journalism and the 2014 National Space… READ MOREMay 10th, 2024 MDRS Behind the Scenes (Virtual Tour) Embark on a virtual tour of the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in southern Utah, organized by Mars Society Chicago, the national organization’s Chicagoland chapter! On Sunday, May 26th at 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET, join Sergii Iakymov, the Director of MDRS and a seasoned analog astronaut, for an immersive online event. With extensive experience leading crew missions and serving as the Assistant Director of MDRS, Sergii offers invaluable insights into life and work in this very Mars-analog… READ MOREMay 9th, 2024 RPL Panel Discussion with Members of Space-Science Media Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring two members of the space-science media, Ling Xin and Laura Forczyk. Tune in for the next episode of Red Planet Live on Tuesday, May 21st at 5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET to be part of this exciting opportunity to explore space exploration, lunar missions, and more! Ling Xin, originally from Beijing and now based in Ohio, is a science journalist known for her coverage of space, astronomy, and physics. With… READ MOREMay 6th, 2024 A Practical Approach to the Mars Sample Return Mission [R.Zubrin] By Dr. Robert Zubrin, SpaceNews.com, 05.06.24 NASA’s Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission has run aground, wrecked by a $10 billion price estimate, a 16 year timeline and excessive mission and programmatic risk. If the mission is to proceed, a much simpler and cheaper approach must be found. Fortunately, such an approach is available. The current MSR mission plan is so costly, complex, and risky because it has not been approached as a mission to be accomplished as swiftly and cheaply as possible,… READ MOREMay 2nd, 2024 Journalist Ling Xin to Discuss China’s Space Program during 2024 Mars Society Convention Join us at the 27th Annual International Mars Society Convention, where we’re excited to host Ling Xin, a veteran science journalist. Ms. Xin will be sharing insights into China’s expanding presence in space exploration, covering its activities in low Earth orbit (LEO), lunar missions, and ambitious long-term plans. Based in Ohio, Ms. Xin’s work has appeared in esteemed publications like the South China Morning Post, Science, Nature, and Scientific American, where she brings her expertise in space, physics, and astronomy… READ MOREMay 1st, 2024 Sign Up for the 3rd Annual Mission to Mars Engineering Design Competition for High School Students! is thrilled to announce the launch of the Third Annual International Mission to Mars Engineering Design Competition for high school students aged 13-19 worldwide. Students are invited to register online for this exciting exploratory design challenge. Inspired by engineering design courses at leading universities, the virtual program will feature morning and afternoon sessions (Monday-Friday) from June 3rd to July 12th, 2024. Participants will engage in lectures led by prominent scientists and engineers from NASA, the aerospace industry,… READ MOREApril 29th, 2024 NASA’s Howard Hu to Speak on Artemis Plans at Mars Society Convention is excited to announce that Howard Hu, the Orion Program Director at NASA, will be a plenary speaker at the 27th Annual International Mars Society Convention, taking place at the University of Washington from August 8-11, 2024. Hu will discuss NASA’s Artemis plans for lunar exploration and beyond. As the leader of the Orion Program, Mr. Hu oversees the development of NASA’s Orion spacecraft, which is designed for human exploration beyond low Earth orbit. He plays a… READ MOREApril 25th, 2024 Brig. General (Ret.) Dr. S. Pete Worden to Address 2024 Int’l Mars Society Convention is excited to announce that Brig. General (Ret.) Dr. S. Pete Worden will give an address about Life in the Universe and Private Sector Space Science Initiatives” during the 27th Annual International Mars Society Convention, held in August at the University of Washington (Seattle). Dr. Worden currently serves as Chairman of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation and as Executive Director of the foundation’s Breakthrough Initiatives,” a groundbreaking program launched in 2015 with the aim of searching for extraterrestrial… READ MORESee AllFeatured Videos Introducing the Mars Technology Institute Settling Mars will require dramatic advances in Biotech, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Energy and many other areas. The Mars Technology Institute will develop these technologies, and commercialize them for use on Earth. This will benefit the home planet while generating the revenue needed to create still more inventions in new areas of science and technology. Our ultimate goal is to create a network of new technology companies, with collectively both the know-how, and the financial power to enable the human settlement of the Red Planet. Red Planet Live Podcast RED PLANET LIVE is a monthly live podcast from Ashton Zeth interviews the people instrumental in exploring and settling Mars. The show will focus on a wide variety of topics, including Mars and space exploration, STEM education, technology, women in science, and much more, with exciting and open discussions involving experts in these respective fields. Ashton Zeth is the host of the Mars Society’s video podcast Red Planet Live. She serves as a Mars Society Ambassador and is a long-time space enthusiast with a background in strategic communications, sales, business development and public speaking. Annual Convention Videos All YouTube Playlists More Featured VideosBe part of the worldwide effort to send humans to Mars. 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