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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 >

Mars Landing Pioneer Adam Steltzner Named Keynote Speaker for 2026 Int’l Mars Society Convention

The Mars Society is pleased to announce that renowned NASA engineer Dr. Adam Steltzner will deliver the keynote address at the Saturday evening banquet (September 24th at 7:00 pm PST) during the 2026 International Mars Society Convention, taking place October 22–24 at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. One of the most prominent engineering leaders associated with NASA’s exploration of Mars, Dr. Steltzner is an Engineering Fellow at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and has played key… READ MORE >

Mars Is Calling: Join Us at USC in Just One Month!

We’re just one month away from the 2026 International Mars Society Convention, taking place October 22–24 at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles! Join us for three packed days bringing together leading scientists, engineers, space industry innovators, policymakers, and Mars advocates to explore the latest in Mars science, exploration, technology, geopolitics, and plans for human settlement of the Red Planet. And there’s more good news: Discounted student and senior registration rates are available, and we still have… READ MORE >