Let's Learn about Mars

We're so glad to have these young, interested students involved in our International Mission to Mars Engineering Design Competition this summer!

Mars Society Education Director Nicole Willett welcomed a group of international students who are participating in our Mission to Mars Engineering Design Competition to Los Angeles. She also escorted them to the campus in Hawthorne. A great experience for them! Stay tuned for more updates.

Third Annual International Mission to Mars Engineering Design Competition Approaching Conclusion

We are pleased to announce that the Third Annual International Mission to Mars Engineering Design Competition, organized by the Mars Society and supervised by Education Director Nicole Willett, is nearing its exciting conclusion.

This six-week virtual program challenges high school students worldwide to design an 18-month Mars surface mission. The competition includes lectures from leading scientists and engineers, featuring experts from NASA as well as Mars Society President Dr. Robert Zubrin.

This week, Nicole will be at the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles to lead a week-long Mission to Mars competition for a group of participating international students.

We are still seeking a few volunteer judges to help with the final review for these high school students. This is a great opportunity to add scientific research to your CV, and it’s also quick and fun. You'll be sent 1-3 proposals to review virtually. If interested, please contact Nicole at: [email protected].

As big as the Grand Canyon!

Mars orbiter captures Red Planet scar that's longer than the Grand Canyon (image) There are lots of "scars" on Mars, but not many have been seen with such excellent resolution.

Mars: What We Know About the Red Planet Mars is one of the most explored bodies in our solar system, here's why.

Calling all educators & students interested in exploring Mars!

Don't this wonderful opportunity to submit questions to a senior NASA panel during the upcoming July 2nd Red Planet Live podcast!

Registration is required (free of charge)!

Red Planet Live to Welcome Top-Level NASA Mars Panel on July 2nd - The Mars Society The Mars Society is very pleased to announce that a distinguished three-person NASA panel will join the Red Planet Live (RPL) podcast on Tuesday, July 2nd at 5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET. This expert team will delve into topics including Mars exploration, strategies for sample returns from the Red Planet...

A lovely poem about the first human explorers on Mars!

An AI-Created Poem about the 1st Humans to Land on the Red Planet - The Mars Society David Down, a member of our Mars Society Facebook group page, recently used an AI chatbot called Poe to compose a poem about the first people landing on the Red Planet. It’s quite impressive. Here it is. Red Planet Pioneers Across the void of space they flew, Brave souls in vessels tried and true....

Join us for the 27th Annual International Mars Society Convention, the world's premier Mars conference!

Featuring dozens of leading scientists, engineers, aerospace executives, and more, this event will be held from August 8-11, 2024, at the University of Washington in Seattle.

For detailed information on registration (in-person or virtually), volunteering, and sponsorship opportunities, visit marssociety.org. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event!

Sign up today for in-person or virtual attendance at the 2024 International Mars Society Convention in Seattle this August.

Register for the 2024 International Mars Society Convention! - The Mars Society Calling all Mars and space advocates! Mark your calendars for the 2024 International Mars Society Convention, taking place Thursday, August 8th through Sunday, August 11th at the University of Washington campus (The HUB) in Seattle. This annual event, now in its 27th year, remains the premier global...

Frozen water could be used by future human explorers on Mars to create water, oxygen and fuel.

New Evidence Suggests a Large Water Ice Supply near Mars’ Equator A Mars explorer has discovered new evidence of a large amount of water ice buried near the middle of the planet. Scientists say the data adds to existing evidence that Mars might have once supported conditions for life.

Mars captured in true and full color, like you’ve never seen it before Celebrating Mars Express with a breathtaking mosaic of Mars, showcasing the planet’s full, true colors and composition in incredible detail.

STILL TIME to register for virtual attendance for the 2023 International Mars Society Convention beginning this Thursday (Oct. 5) at Arizona State University (Tempe)! For full details, please visit marssociety.org. Special ticket rates available for seniors and students!

An article about plans for our new Mars Technology Institute.

We haven’t even set foot on Mars and we are already setting up a Mars Institute of Technology for colonists - Softonic The dream of reaching Mars and colonizing it is quite modern, the Moon has always been first. The point is that going to the Red Planet has made Elon.

Mars spacecraft reveals violent event on biggest volcano in solar system The Red Planet wasn't always so quiet.

Fast facts about Mars: Everything there is to know about the terrestrial planet More information has been discovered about Mars as it's continued to be heavily explored. The planet shares many similarities with Earth but cannot support human life.

NASA spacecraft beams back trippy views of Mars The planet's atmosphere dramatically changes with the seasons.

50 Fascinating Facts About Mars To Share With Kids Is this our future home planet?

When you're learning to launch rockets, setbacks are inevitable Several days ago, SpaceX had a test launch of its huge Starship rocket. It got off the pad, but it blew up – well, I think it was a self

Persevering Students Receive Messages from Mars (6th Opportunity) – NASA Mars Exploration Eleven students, along with parents, teachers, and classmates, met virtually with NASA Mars Perseverance team members to celebrate the students’ participation in the “You’ve Got Perseverance” campaign.

Join us on Tuesday, April 18th (5pm PT)! Register online today!

Red Planet Live to Welcome Former NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green - The Mars Society Former NASA Chief Scientist Dr. James Green will join Red Planet Live host Ashton Zeth on Tuesday, April 18th (5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET) for a one-hour discussion about exploring Mars and the solar system, a return to the Moon via the Artemis program, the search for life, and much more. Dr. Green wor...

How Large is Mars? Mass, Surface Area, and Diameter Discover details about the red planet known as mars, including its size, surface area, diameter, and extreme environment.

It's wonderful seeing young students getting involved with Mars STEAM initiatives!

Mars STEAM Challenge is open for grades 3-12 Registration is open for the Mars STEAM Challenge. Details here! Registration is open for the Mars STEAM Challenge. Details here!

The red color of Mars is only inches deep The surface and atmosphere is colored by ferric oxides. Beneath a very thin layer, mere millimeters deep in places, it's not red anymore.

An excellent info source for young children interested in space exploration.

Space for Kids: A Guide to Past, Present, and Future Exploration - Educating Engineers Space for kids is a fun, exciting opportunity to learn. What is outer space? What planets have we landed on? Explore space with your family and students.

How InSight Revealed the Heart of Mars - Teachable Moments | NASA/JPL Edu As NASA retires its InSight Mars lander, here's a look at some of the biggest discoveries from the first mission designed to study the Red Planet's interior – plus, how to make connections to what students are learning now.

Isn't 3D mapping a wonderful thing!

Mars Is Hiding a Buried Canyon at Its North Pole, New 3D Map Reveals A radar-generated view teases out geologic secrets from below the surface of Mars.

We need your support today!

Today is Giving Tuesday, an international day of charitable gifting occurring on the Tuesday after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday (November 29th).

As the world's largest and most influential space advocacy group dedicated to humans-to-Mars, the Mars Society continues to lead the way in educating the public, the media, and government representatives on the benefits of exploring the Red Planet and creating a permanent human presence there.

We invite you to watch a special video message from our executive director James Burk outlining what the Mars Society has done recently and plans to do in the coming year and why we need your support in order to accomplish these goals. Click on https://bit.ly/3GTb8e8 to watch.

Please consider a one-time or recurring gift to the Mars Society on Giving Tuesday by visiting marssociety.org/donate.

Thank you for your support of and involvement in the Mars Society!

Ingenuity takes shortest flight in Martian aviation history | Digital Trends NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter recently completed its shortest-ever flight that successfully tested two new capabilities.

Fly around a home on Mars in this exclusive clip from the sci-fi series 'Circuit Breakers' on Apple TV+ New seven-part anthology uses science fiction to challenge kids' thinking about growing up and launches Nov. 11.

Streaming on Amazon Prime beginning November 23rd.

'Good Night Oppy': Mars Rover, Mars Rover, Say It Ain't Over A new Amazon documentary pays loving tribute to Spirit and Opportunity — the exploration vehicles that unexpectedly lasted years on the Red Planet — and the scientists who made them