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Thank You for Making the 2026 International Mars Society Convention a Success!

What an incredible three days of science, innovation, inspiration, and enthusiasm for the future of Mars exploration! The Mars Society extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the 2026 International Mars Society Convention, held October 22–24 at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, such a memorable event. With nearly two hundred people participating over the three days, along with viewers joining virtually from around the world, the convention brought together an enthusiastic community of scientists,… READ MORE >

USC Students — Your Ticket to Mars is Free!

The 2026 International Mars Society Convention lands at USC, October 22–24, and USC students are invited to attend FREE of charge! Why should you be there? Whether you’re studying engineering, science, technology, business, or public policy, this is a unique opportunity to: 🔹 Learn from the experts — Hear directly from NASA-JPL scientists, former astronauts, and commercial space pioneers about the future of Mars exploration. 🔹 Build valuable connections — Network with researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and space industry professionals who… READ MORE >

Mars Awaits: Just Two Weeks Until the 2026 Mars Society Convention!

The countdown is on! In just two weeks, the 2026 International Mars Society Convention will bring together some of the world’s leading voices in space exploration for three action-packed days at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, October 22–24. This year’s convention features an outstanding lineup of scientists, astronauts, engineers, entrepreneurs, and space policy experts exploring the latest developments in Mars science, technology, exploration, and human settlement. Among the featured speakers are former NASA astronaut Dr. Garrett… READ MORE >