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WHAT IS THE MARS SOCIETY?
WHAT IS THE MARS SOCIETY?
•Dedicated to promoting the human exploration of space, specifically
Mars, through scientific, technical, political and educational means.
• To further the exploration and eventual settlement of the Red
Planet.
•Introduce and popularize pioneering Mars by broad public outreach.
• Support of government-funded Mars exploration programs
worldwide.
• Conduct privately-funded and financed exploration of Mars.
•The San Diego chapter is a local grass-roots group supporting these
goals.
•"The Earth is the Cradle of Mankind, but one does not live in the cradle forever."
-- Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, 1895
•Dedicated to promoting the human exploration of space, specifically
Mars, through scientific, technical, political and educational means.
• To further the exploration and eventual settlement of the Red
Planet.
•Introduce and popularize pioneering Mars by broad public outreach.
• Support of government-funded Mars exploration programs
worldwide.
• Conduct privately-funded and financed exploration of Mars.
•The San Diego chapter is a local grass-roots group supporting these
goals.
•"The Earth is the Cradle of Mankind, but one does not live in the cradle forever."
-- Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, 1895
The Mars Society – An International Organization
The Mars Society – An International OrganizationThe Mars Society – An International Organization
SAN DIEGO —
Space Exploration Alliance
Space Space Exploration Exploration
AllianceAlliance
• Aerospace Industries Association • Aerospace States
Association • American Astronautical Society • American Institute of
Aeronautics and Astronautics • California Space Authority • Florida
Space Authority
• The Mars Society • National Coalition of Spaceport
States • National Space Society
• The Planetary Society • ProSpace
• Space Access Society
• Space Frontier Foundation • Federation of Galaxy Explorers
• Global Space Travelers
• Moon Society • NASA Alumni League •
ShareSpace Foundation
• Space Generation Foundation • Space Studies Institute
• X PRIZE Foundation
Mars Direct - Zubrin & Case for Mars
Dr. Robert Zubrin and “The Case for Mars”Dr. Robert Zubrin and “The Case for Mars”
MARS: Mars Analog Research Stations-Original Concept
M.A.R.S.: Mars Analog Research Stations - Original ConceptM.A.R.S.: Mars Analog Research Stations - Original Concept
FMARS-11 - 4 monthsFMARS Crew 11 - May-August 2007FMARS Crew 11 - May-August 2007
On Devon Island in the Canadian Arctic – 900 miles from the North PoleOn Devon Island in the Canadian Arctic – 900 miles from the North Pole
MDRS ComplexM.A.R.S.: Mars Analog Research Stations - DesertM.A.R.S.: Mars Analog Research Stations - Desert
Near Hanksville and Capitol Reef National Park in Utah – Active November through AprilNear Hanksville and Capitol Reef National Park in Utah – Active November through AprilNear Hanksville and Capitol Reef National Park in Utah – Active November through AprilNear Hanksville and Capitol Reef National Park in Utah – Active November through April
San Diego Members to MDRSSan Diego Goes to Mars!San Diego Goes to Mars!
Shannon Rupert-RoblesShannon Rupert-RoblesBiologistBiologist
MDRS Crews 4/14/21/36/41MDRS Crews 4/14/21/36/41Commander MDRS 14/21/36/41Commander MDRS 14/21/36/41
FMARS Crew 9FMARS Crew 9Mars-OZ Expedition 2Mars-OZ Expedition 2
MDRS Maintenance CrewsMDRS Maintenance Crews
Gerry WilliamsGerry WilliamsFilmmakerFilmmaker
MDRS Crew 2MDRS Crew 2MDRS Maintenance CrewsMDRS Maintenance Crews
Jonathan ButlerJonathan ButlerBiologistBiologist
MDRS Crew 14MDRS Crew 14
Dave RankinDave RankinLawyerLawyer
MDRS Maintenance CrewMDRS Maintenance Crew
John StoneJohn StoneElectrical EngineerElectrical Engineer
MDRS Maintenance CrewMDRS Maintenance Crew
Melinda CapesMelinda CapesBiologistBiologist
MDRS Crew 23MDRS Crew 23
Katheryn BywatersKatheryn BywatersBiologistBiologist
MDRS Crew 42MDRS Crew 42MDRS Crew 58MDRS Crew 58
FMARS Crew 11FMARS Crew 11
Vuong NguyenVuong NguyenBiologistBiologist
MDRS Crew 14MDRS Crew 14
PAST MONTHS EVENTSPAST MONTHS EVENTSMay 2007
5-9 TMS•SD Rover at Steele Canyon High SchoolApril 2007
4-25 TMS•SD lecture “Mars Exploration Rovers–Year 3” for OASIS
4-20 TMS•SD Mars Movie Night: “War of the Worlds–Second Invasion” (1988)
March 20073-23 TMS•SD Rover at St. Columba School for Project Astro 3-17 TMS•SD Rover at SDSA’s “Expanding Your Horizons”3-16 TMS•SD Mars Movie Night: “Frankenstein Meets the
Space Monster” (1965)3-9 TMS•SD Meeting3-9 TMS•SD Rover at La Jolla Elementary School 3-5 TMS•SD shows “The Mars Underground” at Rancho
Bernardo Library 3-2/4 TMS•SD at ConDor XIV Sci-Fi Convention
May 20075-9 TMS•SD Rover at Steele Canyon High School
April 20074-25 TMS•SD lecture “Mars Exploration Rovers–Year 3” for
OASIS4-20 TMS•SD Mars Movie Night: “War of the Worlds–Second
Invasion” (1988)March 2007
3-23 TMS•SD Rover at St. Columba School for Project Astro 3-17 TMS•SD Rover at SDSA’s “Expanding Your Horizons”3-16 TMS•SD Mars Movie Night: “Frankenstein Meets the
Space Monster” (1965)3-9 TMS•SD Meeting3-9 TMS•SD Rover at La Jolla Elementary School 3-5 TMS•SD shows “The Mars Underground” at Rancho
Bernardo Library 3-2/4 TMS•SD at ConDor XIV Sci-Fi Convention
THIS MONTH EVENTSTHIS MONTH EVENTSMay 2007
5-12 “Space Day” at San Diego Air & Space Museum
5-17 TMS•SD Rover at Steele Canyon High School
5-18 TMS•SD Mars Movie Night: “Martian Successor Nadesico” (1986)
5-19/20 JPL Pasadena Free Open House
5/25-28 International Space Development Conference ISDC 2007 at Dallas TX
June 2007
6-6 SDAA’s “Stars in the Park” outside the RHFSC
6-8 TMS•SD Meeting & Summer Barbecue
6-15 Mars Movie Night – “Lifeform” (1996)
May 2007
5-12 “Space Day” at San Diego Air & Space Museum
5-17 TMS•SD Rover at Steele Canyon High School
5-18 TMS•SD Mars Movie Night: “Martian Successor Nadesico” (1986)
5-19/20 JPL Pasadena Free Open House
5/25-28 International Space Development Conference ISDC 2007 at Dallas TX
June 2007
6-6 SDAA’s “Stars in the Park” outside the RHFSC
6-8 TMS•SD Meeting & Summer Barbecue
6-15 Mars Movie Night – “Lifeform” (1996)
Project Status Reports - SDMarsRover
Local San Diego Mars Outreach to Schools, Museums, Conventions
San Diego Mars Exploration Rover Replica
PROJECT STATUS REPORTS
PROJECT STATUS REPORTS
PROJECT STATUS REPORTS
PROJECT STATUS REPORTS
MARSpod - Construction space, CAP &
college volunteers
MARSpod - Construction space, CAP &
college volunteers
Think Think InterplanetInterplanet
ary,ary, Act Locally Act Locally
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a presentation of
The Mars Society • San
Diego
a presentation of
The Mars Society • San
Diego
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