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The Mars Society - Advocating for the human exploration and settlement of the Red Planet. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved! marssociety.org
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Dec. 2 at 5pm PT is officially spoken for—Rocket Lab’s Morgan Connaughton joins #RedPlanetLive to break down #ESCAPADE, Mars science, and whatever rocket-fueled brilliance comes up along the way. It’s going to be fun. Sign up: bit.ly/4qYx3Fj. #RPL #podcast
Glad to welcome Crew 303, led by Michael Andrews, who arrived at #MDRS in Utah over the weekend to start their one-week mission. More updates soon! mdrs.marssociety.org #marsanalog #stem #science #analogastronauts #themarssociety #utah #education
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Paris is calling—be there 28–29 November for #EMC2025. Go on, make it happen! #mars #spaceadvocacy #science @esa #marsexploration #france #europe 🇫🇷
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Nuclear thermal propulsion rockets can reduce travel times to Mars by up to 25% and, more importantly, limit a flight crewʼs exposure to cosmic radiation 🚀⚛.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Dec. 2 at 5pm PT is officially spoken for—Rocket Lab’s Morgan Connaughton joins #RedPlanetLive to break down #ESCAPADE, Mars science, and whatever rocket-fueled brilliance comes up along the way. It’s going to be fun. Sign up: bit.ly/4qYx3Fj. #RPL #podcast
November 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
A Martian rainbow? Crew 323 snapped this stunning shot at the Mars Desert Research Station in southern Utah. #mdrs #marsanalog #stem #photography #mars @CUBoulder
November 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Explore the world of Mars analog missions with the Aspiring Martians podcast. Hosted by Joseph Sweeney, the latest episode features Sahda Haroon, a Purdue student & analog astronaut! aspiringmartians.com #spaceadvocacy #marsanalog #science #aspiringmartians 🇱🇰🇦🇪 @Purdue
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Don’t miss the #MDRS short film by former crew member & filmmaker Juan José Cielo, now on display in Fluid Motion: The Coexistence of Order & Chaos at the Houston Museum of Natural Science & Nicole Longnecker Gallery — running through Jan. 25, 2026! #texas #video #spaceadvocacy
November 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Crew 323 is busy on the ground at #MDRS this week — conducting EVAs, collecting rock samples, growing veggies, exercising & enjoying a meal with their crewmates. A full Mars analog experience in Utah! #marsanalog #stem #utah #themarssociety
November 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Reason 1 🔴 The Mars Society is launching a new series of shorts with 25 reasons to settle Mars & why funding this effort matters. Thanks to Nicole Willett & John Carter for producing these clips. Stay tuned for more! #spaceadvocacy #humanstomars #weekly #themarssociety #mars
November 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Need a stellar holiday gift for your resident space geek? From mugs & hydration gear to exclusive Mars art, The Mars Store has it all! Plus, your purchase helps push humanity toward the Red Planet. themarsstore.com #spaceadvocacy #themarssociety #holidayshopping #mars
November 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Great job by Kiosuke Murakawa at the Japan Mars Society booth during the Rocket Exchange exhibition at the Japan Science Future Museum in Tokyo, where he displayed a handmade model of the Mars helicopter & a variety of #Mars & space educational materials. 🇯🇵 #spaceadvocacy
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Join us Dec. 2 at 5pm PT for #RedPlanetLive with @RocketLab’s Marketing & Comms VP, Morgan Connaughton! We’ll dive into the company's growth, the successful #ESCAPADE launch now en route to #Mars, and future plans. Register: bit.ly/4nZrwvB. #spacetech #RPL #podcast
November 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A stunning view of the surface of the red planet. Thanks for the pic, NASA. #mars #science #marsexploration
November 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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#3IATLAS update: we've just pinpointed the comet's path with 10 times more accuracy, using data from our #ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter spacecraft. 😎🧪🔭

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November 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The Mars Society joins a coalition of leading space groups supporting Jared Isaacman’s nomination as @NASA Administrator & efforts to protect the agency's science programs. Read the joint statement: bit.ly/4qVjE0D. @WhiteHouse @NASAJPL #budget #government #spaceadvocacy
November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Stay curious, stay cosmic. Learn about the Mars Society’s groundbreaking programs, research stations, & STEM initiatives — all in one newsletter. Subscribe at: bit.ly/3LAzmhu. #marsanalog #mars #stem #education #spaceadvocacy #research
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
It’s SHOWTIME!

Dr. Sara Seager joins #RedPlanetLive with Ashton Zeth TODAY at 4pm PT / 7pm ET (one hour earlier than usual)! 🔭

Hear how she’s transforming our understanding of #exoplanets and the search for life in the universe. Watch at: bit.ly/3L8WfbJ. #RPL @MIT
November 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Dr. Robert Zubrin, founder of The Mars Society, talks with Supercar Blondie about the space technologies and frontier-society vision that could make life on Mars a reality. bit.ly/4omSn5C
November 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Ever wonder if we’re really alone out there? MIT's Dr. Sara Seager joins #RedPlanetLive with Ashton Zeth on Nov 4 (4pm PT / 7pm ET) — 1 hour earlier than usual! Tune in for cosmic clues about #exoplanets, Venus & life in the universe. Register at: bit.ly/3Lzj9Jr. #MIT
October 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"Mars has been flown by, orbited, smacked into, radar examined and rocketed into, as well as bounced upon, rolled over, shoveled, drilled into, baked and even blasted. Still to come: Mars being stepped on." - Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 astronaut #humanstomars #ontomars
October 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Now on #YouTube! Hear David Malott, CEO of @spacefactory_ai, share his vision for designing & #engineering sustainable habitats for life beyond Earth — recorded during the 2025 Int'l Mars Society Convention in October. Watch at: bit.ly/4nIZIeZ. #mars2025 #spacetech
October 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Freedom will give us Space, and Space will give us Freedom — if we have the courage to use & defend it. 🔴 Dive into Dr. Robert Zubrin’s full address from the 2025 New Worlds Conference in Austin: bit.ly/4qwnQnq. #texas #freedom #mars #themarssociety #spaceexploration
October 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Our Mars Society #SanAntonio chapter hosted a #Mars exhibit at #SpaceCon this weekend at the Freeman Exposition Hall! 🔴 It was a great way to spread the word about the importance of sending humans to Mars. Consider joining one of our chapters. Info at: marssociety.org.
October 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Big news! Welcome the new Mars Society St. Louis chapter - expanding our community across the Gateway City & SW Illinois! Local meetups, Mars-talk & more ahead. Join in: bit.ly/4hjd5AE. #stlouis #spaceadvocacy #humanstomar #stem #education #themarssociety
October 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM