The Mars Society is pleased to announce the launch of a new weekly series of 25 short videos highlighting compelling reasons why humanity should settle Mars—and why investing in this bold endeavor is both critical and worthwhile. Created for a broad public audience, each video offers a clear, accessible look at how Mars exploration drives scientific discovery, technological innovation, economic growth, and long-term planetary resilience. “We want to extend our sincere thanks to Nicole Willett and John Carter of the… READ MORE >
Topic Area: Earth
By Shriya Sawant, Guest Writer, Red Planet Bound, 09.19.24 A heated point of contention between space advocates and environmental advocates can be summarized by one succinct phrase: whether to “Save Earth or Settle Mars”. You might also recognize the phrase “Save Earth and Then Go to Mars,” or vice versa “Why Going to Space will Save Humanity” across many articles, tweets, and blogs. However, a fallacy in all of these statements is that they depict sustainability movements and space exploration… READ MORE >