What can one of the most remote places on Earth teach us about living and working on Mars?
Join Red Planet Live on Tuesday, September 15 at 5:00 p.m. PT for a conversation with Crew Commander Trevor Jahn and Executive Officer Dr. Laura Thomas, members of Crew 19 – Tiriganiaq, the latest Mars analog crew to live and work at the Mars Society’s Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station on Devon Island in Nunavut, Canada.
Located in the Canadian High Arctic near the Haughton impact crater, the Flashline analog station provides a unique setting for preparing for future human missions to Mars. During their July 2026 expedition, the five-person Crew 19 carried out simulated EVAs, field research, human-performance studies, and day-to-day habitat operations while confronting the challenges of isolation, extreme conditions, and maintaining an effective team in one of the world’s most remote environments.
During the podcast, Red Planet Live host Ashton Zeth will talk with Trevor and Laura about what happens when a Mars simulation moves from planning to reality — from working in the Arctic environment and managing habitat operations to teamwork, isolation, and the unexpected challenges that arise in the field.
Most importantly, they’ll discuss what Crew 19 learned during its time at Flashline and how those lessons could help prepare future explorers to live and work safely and effectively on Mars.
The program will be broadcast live on YouTube, giving viewers an opportunity to tune in as the conversation happens. Following the live show, the episode will also be available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, and via RSS feed.
Tune in September 15 and go inside one of the most challenging Mars analog expeditions on Earth. Register today so you can submit your questions directly to our Flashline crew!
