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Mars Society Unveils Program Itinerary for 2025 International Convention at USC

The Mars Society is pleased to announce the release of the program itinerary for its 28th Annual International Mars Society Convention, which will be held October 9–11, 2025 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Widely recognized as the premier international conference on Mars and space exploration, the convention will bring together an extraordinary roster of scientists, engineers, aerospace leaders, policymakers, and advocates for three days of discussion about humanity’s future in space. The program will cover a… READ MORE >

Inside the Mars Movement: A Conversation with James Burk

Join us on Tuesday, September 16th at 5:00 pm PT for a special episode of Red Planet Live, hosted by Ashton Zeth, featuring James Burk, Executive Director of the Mars Society. A veteran analog astronaut and crew commander at our Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, a former Microsoft project leader, and co-founder of our growing Mars Technology Institute, James will provide an in-depth update on the Mars Society’s work and initiatives. From the latest Mars Society analog missions in… READ MORE >

Mars Society Seeks Applicants for MDRS Management & Operations

The Mars Society is seeking applications from highly qualified individuals to help with the management and operation of the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Utah, the largest and longest-running Mars analog facility in the world. Set amid some of the most spectacular landscapes you will ever see, MDRS attracts researchers from across the globe to carry out Mars-related field studies. The organization is looking for people able to begin working at the facility in the coming months. Applicants must… READ MORE >