By Dr. Robert Zubrin, SpaceNews.com, 05.09.25 On May 2, the Trump administration announced its intention to impose massive cuts on the Science directorate of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), reducing its budget from $7.3 billion in 2025 to $3.8 billion in FY2026. These cuts will almost certainly entail the abandonment of the Curiosity rover, the Hubble Space Telescope, the Voyager and New Horizon interstellar probes, among others, and derail almost all plans for future American planetary exploration and astronomy missions…. READ MORE >
News & Announcements
May 9th, 2025
Red Planet Live: Launching Change – Women in STEM & Space Panel
Join us on Tuesday, May 20 at 5:00 PM PT for a special edition of Red Planet Live, hosted by Ashton Zeth. This important conversation will explore the real-world challenges and opportunities women face in STEM and space careers—sparked in part by the recent all-female Blue Origin suborbital flight and broader discussions around representation and impact in the space and technology industry. Meet Our Panelists: Janet Ivey – Creator of Janet’s Planet and a longtime science communicator, Janet is a… READ MORE >
May 7th, 2025
Mars Society Welcomes Lou Farrell as New Official Blogger for ‘Red Planet Bound’
The Mars Society is excited to announce that Lou Farrell, Senior Editor at Revolutionized and long-time writer covering space, technology, and robotics, has joined our communications team as the official blogger for Red Planet Bound, our flagship blog dedicated to all things Mars, space, and technology. Lou brings a deep passion for space exploration, rooted in childhood dreams of one day living on the Red Planet. With years of experience writing about cutting-edge science and his unmatched enthusiasm for storytelling,… READ MORE >
May 5th, 2025
AI SpaceFactory CEO David Malott to Deliver Plenary at 2025 Mars Society Convention
The Mars Society is excited to announce that David Malott, co-founder and CEO of AI SpaceFactory, will be a plenary speaker at the 28th Annual International Mars Society Convention, taking place October 9–11, 2025, at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. In his address, Mr. Malott will discuss how 3D printing is revolutionizing space exploration and Mars settlement. He’ll spotlight AI SpaceFactory’s cutting-edge work on using local materials—such as Martian regolith—to build sustainable, off-world habitats. A NASA award-winning… READ MORE >
May 5th, 2025
Final Mission Summary – MDRS Crew 315
By David Laude, Crew Commander (April 20 – May 3, 2025) Being a Mars Society crew, we had nearly no previous knowledge of one another, making for an unknown compatibility outcome. As the Zoom meetings progressed it became apparent that this crew could work together in harmony and become friends along the way. Over the course of months, the crew was informed, guided, and educated by the experienced Commander. In the end, with the crew’s diligent work, everything paid off… READ MORE >
April 29th, 2025
Science Cuts Threaten Our Path to Mars [J.Burk Statement]
A robust science program is not a luxury—it is the bedrock of our ability to explore and ultimately settle other worlds, including the planet Mars. Every step toward a sustained human presence on the Red Planet relies on the knowledge gained through Earth and planetary science, helio-physics, astrophysics, and robotic exploration. These missions tell us where and how humans can survive on Mars, how to protect them from solar radiation, how to find water, and how to understand Mars’ past… READ MORE >
April 24th, 2025
Exploring Mars & Beyond: ESA’s Dr. Orson Sutherland Joins 28th Int’l Mars Society Convention
The Mars Society is honored to announce that Dr. Orson Sutherland, Programme Manager for Mars Exploration and Acting Exploration Chief Scientist at the European Space Agency (ESA), will deliver a (virtual) plenary address during the 28th Annual International Mars Society Convention October 9-11, 2025 at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles). Dr. Sutherland will outline ESA’s current and future plans for exploring Mars and beyond, drawing from his extensive experience leading key programs such as the ExoMars mission and… READ MORE >
April 20th, 2025
To Mars, We Strive: A Tribute to the Mars Society
In ninety-eight, a vision sparked,By Zubrin’s hand, the flame embarked.A call to reach the crimson sphere,To plant our dreams, to persevere. With “Mars Direct,” a daring plan,To send our kind, both woman and man.To live, to learn, to build anew,Beneath the sky of rusty hue. In deserts vast and Arctic’s chill,They train with grit, unwavering will.Simulations test the human core,Preparing for that distant shore. Through rovers’ race and VR’s glance,They give the youth a fighting chance.To touch the stars, to… READ MORE >
