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Mars Phoenix Lander Parties!
On May 25, 2008 at 11:36 UTC, the Mars Phoenix lander is scheduled to descend to the Martian polar surface to begin an historic search for water and indications that Mars may have been suitable for life (landing time subject to change). This landing could not have been better timed. If all goes well, we are positioned to bring Mars exploration to center stage with parties and other events in the heart of the 2008 Presidential elections.
| What | Mission |
|---|---|
| When |
2008-05-25 00:00
to 2008-05-26 00:00 |
| Where | Mars and Earth |
| Contact Email | marsparty@marssociety.org |
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Since our initial announcement, several chapters from around the country have expressed an interest in holding Mars Parties.
If you would like to help with a party, but you don't know if a local chapter is planning anything, we can help you make contact with other local Mars Society members. Perhaps a Mars Party can be the founding activity of a new chapter. We also welcome our international chapters to stage Mars Parties as well.
Meanwhile, Mars Society HQ will be in constant communication with the national and international press outlets to make sure that the message of a bold human space program is heard loud and clear around the country and by the presidential candidates. We won't be wasting this unique opportunity.
Party Details
Ignacio, Colorado
What: Space Camp Bon Voyage/Phoenix Landing Party
Where: Ignacio Junior High School
When: May 25, 2008 3:00pm
Laramie, Wyoming
Who: The UW Outreach School, Wyoming Space Grant Consortium and Wyoming Mars Society
What: A free Mars landing event for all ages, to watch the NASA Phoenix spacecraft land on Mars, and learn about Mars exploration.
When: Sunday, May 25th, 5pm-7pm
Where: University of Wyoming, Classroom Building Room 215, at 9th and Fremont in Laramie.
More Info: http://outreach.uwyo.edu/enrichment/spinterest.asp or 307-766-6802
San Antonio
Who: The San Antonio Mars Society
More Info: Contact the Chapter's Education and Outreach Officer
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Who: The Waterloo Space Society (a chapter of Mars Society Canada)
When: Sunday, May 25th, 6pm - 9pm (or later)
Where: SLC Great Hall, University of Waterloo
Paris, France
Who: l'Association Planète Mars (French Mars Society), in association with other organizations
When: Sunday May 25th, 2008 8:30pm - 3:00am
More Info: Complete program
San Diego, California
Who: The San Diego Mars Society
When: Sunday May 25th
More Info: Check their web site for details
