The Mars Society

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

"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

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

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

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.

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

Dr. Abigail Fraeman, Deputy Project Scientist for NASA’s Curiosity rover, shared insights from years of #Mars exploration — from geological discoveries to what’s next for the mission — at the 2025 Int'l Mars Society Convention. Watch at: youtu.be/fQKsDYhuFbc. #NASA #mars2025

Veteran planet hunter Dr. Sara Seager joins #RedPlanetLive with Ashton Zeth on Nov 4 (4pm PT / 7pm ET) — one hour earlier than usual! Don’t miss this chat about the search for #exoplanets and life beyond Earth. Register to join & ask questions: bit.ly/47wM3l8. #RPL

Red Planet Live Premiere – Oct 21, 5 PM PT! Host Ashton Zeth shares highlights from the 2025 Mars Society Convention at USC—featuring Zubrin, Price (JPL), Malott (SpaceFactory), Hamilton (MEPAG), Fraeman (JPL) & more. Watch at: bit.ly/3Wg8Yfa. #RPL #podcast #mars

Europe’s Mars advocates are gathering in Paris November 28–29 for #EMC2025 — join us for bold talks, big ideas & a shared passion for the Red Planet! 🔴 More info: bit.ly/4ndagme. #europe #paris #spaceadvocacy #marsexploration #themarssociety 🇪🇺 🇫🇷

#MDRS Crew 319 spent much of the day involved in two EVA missions, retrieving rock & soil samples for testing. #science #utah #marsanalog #mars #themarssociety #WBA

Dex Hunter-Torricke, formerly of Google DeepMind, recently spoke at the 2025 Mars Society Convention, delivering a compelling presentation titled “AI & the Future of Humanity”. Watch his talk at: bit.ly/4nVEw6k. #mars2025 #AI #mars #science #futureofhumanity #science

Crew 319 is on “Mars”! At our #MDRS facility in Utah, they’re studying soil samples, monitoring sunspots, testing microgreens, and exploring via rover as part of the World’s Biggest Analog mission. Follow their journey: mdrs.marssociety.org. #marsanalog #stem #science #mars

NASA’s Humphrey “Hoppy” Price, Chief Engineer for the agency’s Robotic Mars Exploration Program, spoke at the 2025 Mars Society Convention at @USC, sharing insights into the future of Mars missions. Watch his full talk here: bit.ly/42LwlAW. #mars2025 #youtube

The Mars moment: Why now is the time to build the future  We’re entering a new era of space. One defined not by exploration alone, but by the infrastructure that makes a sustained presence possible. For decades, our presence in space has been limited to short-term missions: land, explore and return. But now that’s changing. Artemis is preparing the moon as a steppingstone to Mars, shifting the United States’ national space strategy toward sustained presence and long-term infrastructure.

The Mars moment: Why now is the time to build the future 

We’re entering a new era of space. One defined not by exploration alone, but by the infrastructure that makes a sustained presence possible. For decades, our presence in space has been limited to short-term missions: land, explore and…

Shopping for a future astronaut? The Mars Store’s got you covered—Marsware, cosmic accessories & signed art that’s light-years cooler than socks. Every purchase fuels the journey to Mars! themarsstore.com #space #spaceadvocacy #themarssociety #ontomars #science

They’re Ready to Go to Mars

They’re Ready to Go to Mars (our recent 2025 Mars Society Convention was featured in the NY Times!) www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/s...

Another successful suborbital test flight by SpaceX's Starship today. An important step on the path to Mars.

We’re kicking off the 2025–26 field season at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah with Crew 319—a team of scientists, engineers, and a #NatGeo photographer! 👨‍🚀👩‍🚀Part of the World’s Biggest Analog, a global Mars/Moon simulation. Visit: mdrs.marssociety.org for more. #mdrs

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making the 28th Annual International Mars Society Convention at USC possible! 🔴 Your support helps drive research, advocacy & inspiration for humanity’s journey to Mars. Visit marssociety.org to learn more about sponsor options.

Huge thanks to everyone who attended the 28th Annual Int'l Mars Society Convention at USC! Your energy, curiosity & support made it an incredible event. Special thanks to our amazing staff & volunteers! Full talks & panels coming soon on YouTube. #mars2025 #themarssociety

“Houston, we have a problem.” The @USC A/V team is having tech issues with today’s #MarsSociety Convention livestream, so it won’t be available live. All sessions are being recorded & will be posted soon on our YouTube channel. Thanks for your patience & stay tuned for updates!

Dr. Robert Zubrin, Mars Society president & founder, giving opening comments this morning about plans for humans to Mars at the 28th international convention at USC. marssociety.org #mars2025 #mars #science #spacetech #spaceexploration

For those joining us at the 2025 Int'l Mars Society Convention at @USC, please note that the 3-day event (Oct. 9–11) will take place in Taper Hall’s main ballroom (THH 201). Here’s a link to the campus map: bit.ly/432J16s. We look forward to welcoming you! #mars2025

Tune in Oct 9 for #MarsSociety Convention sessions on analog research! 1:30pm PT - Sergii Iakymov talks about the Mars Desert Research Station & 2:00pm PT - Ben Stanley unveils the new Journal of Space Analog Research. Watch: bit.ly/4qhE8kf. #mdrs #utah #science

From asteroid mining to #Mars habitats, the 2025 Int'l Mars Society Convention (Oct. 9–11 @USC) is where space talk gets real. Join your fellow orbital enthusiasts & future Martians! For full info, visit bit.ly/4gQC6TN! #spaceexploration #mars2025 #losangeles #spacetech

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 University Rover Challenge! Student teams: fill out the form, pay the application fee & join the URC competition before Oct. 29th. Details & sign-up here: bit.ly/42pycex. #urc2026 #marsrover #students #stem #globalcompetition #mdrs

Big news: Starlink (SpaceX) joins Boeing as a sponsor of the 28th Annual Int’l Mars Society Convention at @USC, Oct 9–11! In-person & virtual. Details: marssocietyconference.org. #space #mars #sponsorship #themarssociety #science #spaceexploration #spacetech

🚨 Heads up, Martian fans! No #RedPlanetLive on Oct 7 as we prep for the 2025 Int'l Mars Society Convention at @USC. The Oct 21 show will feature exclusive interviews from top speakers at the LA event—stay tuned! #RPL #podcast #october #themarssociety #spaceadvocacy #mars2025

From Mars science to space policy, the future is on the agenda! Don’t miss the 2025 Int'l Mars Society Convention at @USC, Oct. 9-11—featuring leading scientists, aerospace experts & policymakers. Attend live or stream at marssociety.org. #mars2025 #mars #humanstomars