By: Nicole Willett and The Mars Society Annual conventions have become a staple of The Mars Society. Many leading scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs hold plenary talks and participate in panel discussions regarding many aspects of the human exploration and settlement of the Red Planet. The 17th Annual Mars Society Convention will be held from August
Read MoreGuest blog by Kathryn Sharp Recent years have seen an exciting uptick in the number of humans-to-Mars mission plans, from manned fly-bys to permanent settlements. Each lays out its own priorities and objectives, suggesting creative solutions to challenges common to all of them. One important challenge each mission will face is the danger of space
Read MoreBy: Nicole Willett A lot of media coverage has occurred over the past several months regarding sending humans to Mars. Many people get the proposed missions mixed up and sometimes facts are falsely reported. This blog is an attempt to focus on a few of the organizations/companies that have serious Mars proposals underway. The Mars
Read MoreRover and Engineering Design Competitions- Levels: 5th grade thru Undergraduate By: Nicole Willett, Chuck McMurray and The Mars Society The Mars Society is host to three (3) design challenges. They range in age from middle school thru college level. The middle and high school level challenge was launched at the 16th Annual Mars Society Convention
Read Moreby: Nicole Willett An enormous amount of coverage regarding a human mission to Mars has recently inundated our televisions and the Internet. Some people are skeptical and others are on board and ready for humanity to take that step. Many organizations are planning a human mission to Mars. SpaceX founder Elon Musk has been quoted as saying he
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