The Mars Society is excited to announce that its president, Dr. Robert Zubrin, will join Red Planet Live on Thursday, September 19th (5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET) to discuss the organization’s new nation-wide campaign urging Congress to ask NASA to develop a plan for landing humans on Mars within the next 10 years. Hosted by Ashton Zeth, the live podcast will offer insights into this bold initiative. The Mars Society has drafted a proposed Mars Exploration Act, requiring… READ MORE >
News & Announcements
September 11th, 2024
Robert Zubrin to Discuss New Mars Congressional Campaign on Red Planet Live Podcast
September 10th, 2024
Mars Society Appoints Ben Stanley as New Analog Research Program Director
The Mars Society is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Stanley as the organization’s new Analog Research Program Director. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of the organization’s Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Utah, Ben brings a wealth of experience and passion for space exploration to this pivotal role. In his new position, Ben will collaborate closely with senior officials of the Mars Society to enhance overall science initiatives and implement program-level improvements. This includes developing comprehensive… READ MORE >
September 4th, 2024
Mars Society Starts Congressional Campaign to Make NASA Produce a Humans to Mars Plan
The Mars Society announced today that it is beginning a nationwide grassroots campaign to get Congress to pass legislation compelling the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to produce a plan to get humans to Mars within a decade. As part of the campaign, the Mars Society has drawn up a draft Mars Exploration Act requiring NASA to produce a plan, and mobilizing its chapters across the nation to meet with their representatives and Senators in their home offices to explain… READ MORE >
August 28th, 2024
Kirsten Whittingham, President of Max Space, to Join Upcoming Red Planet Live Podcast
The Mars Society is excited to announce that Kirsten Whittingham, President of Max Space and a distinguished veteran in the aerospace industry, will be the featured guest on the September 3rd episode of Red Planet Live. Hosted by Ashton Zeth, this 60-minute RPL broadcast will explore the cutting-edge developments in space habitats and the future of space exploration. Max Space is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing affordable, high-fidelity expandable space habitats. These innovative structures are set to revolutionize… READ MORE >
August 24th, 2024
Attention STEM Educators!
My name is Nicole Willett, Director of Education Programs at the Mars Society, the world’s largest humans-to-Mars advocacy group. We are excited to offer a comprehensive STEM curriculum designed for all grade levels (K-12) and are looking for teachers to implement these projects and activities in their classrooms—completely free of charge! Understanding the challenges of tight budgets, we’re providing these resources at no cost. All we ask in return is for your feedback on the activities via a brief Google… READ MORE >
August 19th, 2024
Team Aspera Takes Top Honors in 3rd Annual Int’l Mission to Mars Design Competition
The Mars Society is proud to announce that Team Aspera, an exceptional multi-national student team, has claimed the top spot in the Third Annual International Mission to Mars Engineering Design Competition. The winning team, comprised of Anay Ashwin (Australia), Tanay Naik (U.S.), Nidhi Mandrekar (U.S.), and Leonardo Berlinski (Italy), achieved an outstanding score of 91.67/100 in this prestigious global challenge. This year’s competition, which took place from June 3rd to July 12th, 2024, challenged high school students aged 13-19 to… READ MORE >
August 10th, 2024
Next RPL Podcast to Spotlight Mars Society Educational Initiatives
The Mars Society is pleased to announce that the next episode of its Red Planet Live podcast will air on Wednesday, August 21st, at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 pm ET. This show will feature interviews with two prominent leaders in the organization’s educational outreach: Nicole Willett, the Mars Society’s Director of Education Programs, and Jen Carver-Hunter, master teacher and crew commander of the NASA-funded Spaceward Bound Utah program. Nicole Willett has been the driving force behind the Mars Society’s… READ MORE >
August 5th, 2024
Opera Singer Oscar Castellino to Debut “Mars Pensiero” at 2024 Mars Society Convention
The Mars Society is delighted to announce that celebrated opera soloist Oscar Castellino will debut the new composition “Mars Pensiero” at the upcoming 2024 International Mars Society Convention. This highly anticipated event will be held at the University of Washington Seattle, with the performance taking place during the Saturday evening banquet on August 10th. The composition, set to music by legendary Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, features lyrics co-authored by Mr. Castellino and Mars Society President Dr. Robert Zubrin. The Stuti… READ MORE >
