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Watch the 2025 Mars Society Convention Live—Free on YouTube!

Can’t make it to Los Angeles for this year’s 28th Annual International Mars Society Convention, taking place October 9–11 at the University of Southern California (USC)? No problem — you can still experience the excitement of the world’s premier Mars conference from anywhere in the world, free of charge! Join thousands of space enthusiasts, scientists, engineers, and students as the Mars Society brings you live streaming coverage of high-level plenary talks and panel discussions directly from USC. Hear from top… READ MORE >

Registration Opens for the 2026 University Rover Challenge

The Mars Society is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 University Rover Challenge (URC), the world’s premier robotics competition for college students designing and building the next generation of Mars rovers. Teams from around the globe are invited to participate in this exciting challenge, which pushes innovation and teamwork in the field of space robotics and analog mission support. To complete registration, teams must fill out the URC 2026 Registration Form, submit the application fee,… READ MORE >

Join the 28th Annual International Mars Society Convention – Oct. 9-11 at USC

The Mars Society invites everyone with a passion for Mars and space exploration to take part in the 28th Annual International Mars Society Convention, happening October 9–11, 2025 at the University of Southern California (Taper Hall – THH201) in Los Angeles. The event is open to a global audience, with both in-person and virtual participation available. Over the course of three days, the convention will feature an extraordinary lineup of distinguished speakers and thought leaders who will share the latest… READ MORE >