By Lou Farrell, Red Planet Bound, 12.10.15 The dream of setting foot on Mars has never been closer. Thanks to advanced technologies and analog missions, serious plans for human missions are underway. These simulations push the boundaries of human endurance and adaptability, demanding incredible fitness and mental fortitude. Could you tackle these formidable challenges to survive a year on Mars? Exploring Mars Analog Missions Mars analog missions replicate critical aspects of living on the Red Planet to help future crews… READ MORE >
Topic Area: Living on Mars
The Mars Society is excited to announce that Dr. Agnieszka Wendland, an Assistant Professor at Warsaw University of Technology, will be delivering a (virtual) plenary talk at the 27th Annual International Mars Society Convention this August. Her presentation, titled “The First Tree on Mars,” is part of a new multi-authored research project led by NASA’s Dr. Chris McKay. The project explores the possibility of warming the Red Planet by increasing its CO2 density and introducing greenhouse gases like perfluorocarbons (PFCs),… READ MORE >
Join us this Friday & Saturday (July 8-9) for ‘Living in Space 2022’, a fascinating series of talks about analog research and development involving the Mars Society’s Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in southern Utah. Hosted by Better Futures, in coordination with the Mars Society, the two-day virtual event will involve over a dozen speakers discussing various topics related to humanity living in space, including on the planet Mars. Among the many speakers participating are: Mars Society President Dr. Robert… READ MORE >