Mark your calendars for a special end-of-year episode of Red Planet Live! On Tuesday, December 16th at 5:00 pm PT, Mars Society President & Founder Dr. Robert Zubrin will join our host, Ashton Zeth, for an in-depth conversation about the organization’s major accomplishments in 2025 and what’s on the horizon for 2026. He’ll discuss the Mars Society’s programs and initiatives, the national campaign urging Congress to safeguard NASA’s space science budget, and the current outlook for sending humans to Mars…. READ MORE >
News & Announcements
December 4th, 2025
Launch a Young Explorer’s Journey this Holiday Season!
For just $25/year, you can enroll a child or teen as a Mars Society Student Member, giving them a meaningful connection to the global movement dedicated to advancing human exploration and settlement of the Red Planet. As the world’s largest and most influential Mars advocacy organization, the Mars Society leads educational programs, analog research missions, public outreach, international initiatives, and chapter development that inspire the next generation of explorers. It’s a unique gift that fuels curiosity, builds excitement, and invites… READ MORE >
December 4th, 2025
Will Trump Destroy NASA? Its Moonshot is a Fantasy [R.Zubrin – Editorial]
By Dr. Robert Zubrin, Unherd, Dec. 3, 2025 At the end of May, all looked lost for Jared Isaacman. The billionaire tech entrepreneur, a self-funded astronaut who had been lined up to run NASA, suddenly had his nomination pulled by Donald Trump. The President had just fallen out with Elon Musk, who had briefly been the “First Buddy”. Isaacman, whose trips into space had been via Musk’s company SpaceX, was collateral damage. Not only was Isaacman a “blue-blooded Democrat”, the President wrote in… READ MORE >
December 1st, 2025
DES@Mars 2025: Inspiring Greece’s Next Generation of Martian Explorers
In the year 2101, humanity has taken its first bold steps toward becoming an interplanetary species—and students in Greece are getting a taste of that future through DES@Mars 2025, the second interactive Mars analog simulation developed by DES School in collaboration with Mars Society Hellas, the official Greek chapter of Mars Society International. Designed for elementary and high school grades, DES@Mars 2025 places young participants in the role of “Martians Pro,” early settlers tasked with building a viable community on… READ MORE >
November 29th, 2025
2025 European Mars Conference Showcases Innovation, Collaboration & the Road Ahead
The 2025 European Mars Conference (EMC2025) concluded this weekend (28-29 November) in Paris, drawing together a vibrant community of researchers, engineers, students, and space advocates committed to advancing humanity’s future on the Red Planet. The event featured a rich and wide-ranging program, including a keynote address by Mars Society President and Founder Dr. Robert Zubrin, along side numerous sessions covering scientific, technical, and societal aspects of Mars exploration. Among the many subjects discussed, several themes stood out. Participants explored the… READ MORE >
November 28th, 2025
Why Settle for Black Friday When You Can Go Red — as in the Red Planet!
Celebrate Red Friday (through Monday, Dec. 1st) and support space exploration by shopping at The Mars Store — your one-stop destination for gifts that are truly out of this world. Run by The Mars Society, the world’s largest and most influential organization dedicated to the human exploration and settlement of Mars, The Mars Store isn’t just another online shop — it’s a way to wear your passion for discovery and directly support groundbreaking research, education, and outreach. Inside The Mars Store, you’ll find a wide array… READ MORE >
November 20th, 2025
Why Mars Matters: Launching Our New 25-Part Short Video Series
The Mars Society is pleased to announce the launch of a new weekly series of 25 short videos highlighting compelling reasons why humanity should settle Mars—and why investing in this bold endeavor is both critical and worthwhile. Created for a broad public audience, each video offers a clear, accessible look at how Mars exploration drives scientific discovery, technological innovation, economic growth, and long-term planetary resilience. “We want to extend our sincere thanks to Nicole Willett and John Carter of the… READ MORE >
November 16th, 2025
Inside Rocket Lab: A Conversation with Morgan Connaughton on Red Planet Live
Join us Tuesday, December 2nd at 5:00 PM PT for an exciting episode of Red Planet Live, hosted by Ashton Zeth, featuring Morgan Connaughton, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Rocket Lab. Morgan has been with Rocket Lab since 2017, leading global communications through milestones such as the company’s first orbital launch and its 2021 Nasdaq listing. Rocket Lab is one of the most dynamic companies in the commercial space sector, providing end-to-end space solutions — from reliable launches… READ MORE >
