Shopping for your favorite Martian has never been easier! Explore a wide variety of Mars-themed gifts in the official Mars Society shop, The Mars Store. From unique keepsakes to out-of-this-world memorabilia, there’s something for every Mars enthusiast (including yourself!). While we’d love to offer every Red Friday (November 29th) shopper a 25% discount on all orders, as a non-profit organization, we dedicate every moment and every dollar to advancing the human exploration and settlement of Mars. Instead, we’re thrilled to… READ MORE >
News & Announcements
November 26th, 2024
Exploring for Life on Mars: A RPL Conversation with Dr. Steven Benner
Join us on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 pm ET for a special episode of the Mars Society’s Red Planet Live podcast! Host Ashton Zeth will be joined by Dr. Steven Benner, a renowned biochemist and Distinguished Fellow at the Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution. Dr. Benner, a pioneer in synthetic biology and the creator of groundbreaking artificial genetic systems, will share insights on the possibility of a near-surface microbial biosphere on the Red Planet, as well as… READ MORE >
November 14th, 2024
Mars Exploration Act Update
Mars Society Members & Advocates, Thank you for your ongoing dedication to space exploration. We’re pleased to provide an update on our Mars Exploration Act (MEA) initiative, which aims to secure congressional support for legislation requiring NASA to develop a plan to land astronauts on Mars within the next decade. This mandate sets a clear direction for Mars exploration, establishing focused goals, timelines, and mission planning independent of existing programs or incentives. As we move forward with advocacy, we’ll rely… READ MORE >
November 12th, 2024
Robert Zubrin Congratulates George Whitesides on Being Elected to Congress
Congratulations to George Whitesides for his hard-fought victory in his race for Congress. George and his wife, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, have not only been long time friends of everyone striving for a spacefaring future for humanity, but they have also been leaders in the field themselves. Furthermore, and most importantly, they are fine people, with great minds and great hearts. All Americans have reason to be thankful they will be going to Washington. – Dr. Robert Zubrin, Mars Society President… READ MORE >
November 9th, 2024
MDRS Director Sergii Iakymov to Discuss Mars Mission Simulations & Human Spaceflight Challenges on RPL
The Mars Society is thrilled to announce that Sergii Iakymov, Director of the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), will be joining host Ashton Zeth for the next episode of Red Planet Live on Tuesday, November 19th at 5:00 pm PST. With a wealth of experience in aerospace engineering, space research, and Mars analog missions, Sergii will share fascinating insights into the preparation and challenges of human Mars exploration. Sergii’s impressive career includes roles as an Aerospace Engineer, Project Manager, and… READ MORE >
November 7th, 2024
Statement of Mars Society President Dr. Robert Zubrin Concerning the Election of Donald Trump
Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States. The Mars Society is non-partisan and does not endorse any candidate. Many of our members and other space advocates supported Mr. Trump’s election, while many others opposed him. For reasons I have amply explained elsewhere, I have always been a member of the latter group. That said, whatever we think of the various policies that Mr. Trump has put on offer, there is one that I and the vast majority of Mars Society members certainly support: his promise to initiate a… READ MORE >
October 31st, 2024
Pakistani Schoolgirls Embark on Mars Habitat Project, Inspiring Future Innovators
Students from an all-girls school in Daska, Pakistan, recently joined the Mars Society’s educational initiatives under the guidance of Director of Education, Nicole Willett. This family-funded charity school, which serves girls from playgroup to 12th grade in underserved communities, embraced the program to broaden students’ horizons and ignite their imaginations. Two middle school teams have been selected to build miniature Martian habitats. Team 1, led by Miss Momina and Miss Chashman, includes students Hamna, Aqsa, Aysha, Sana, and Seemab. Team… READ MORE >
October 7th, 2024
MDRS Director Sergii Iakymov Completes 45-Day NASA Simulated Mars Mission in Houston
The Mars Society is proud to announce that Sergii Iakymov, Director of the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), has successfully completed a 45-day NASA simulated Mars mission at the HERA (Human Exploration Research Analog) facility, located at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The mission, which ran from August 9 to September 23, is a vital part of NASA’s efforts to better understand the physical and psychological challenges astronauts may face during long-duration space missions. Sergii was selected alongside three… READ MORE >
