Welcome to The Mars Society

The Mars Society is the world’s largest and most influential space advocacy organization dedicated to the human exploration and settlement of the planet Mars. Through educational programs, global conferences, simulation missions, and scientific research, we strive to turn the dream of becoming a multi-planetary species into reality.

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About Us

Founded in 1998 by Dr. Robert Zubrin and a group of passionate space enthusiasts, The Mars Society is a non-profit organization focused on pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the Red Planet. Our mission includes raising public awareness, influencing government policy, and conducting practical research through analog missions and engineering design competitions.

Our Projects

Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS): Located in Utah, this facility simulates Martian conditions for analog missions.
Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS): Built on Devon Island in the Canadian Arctic, offering extreme environment simulations.
International Mars Society Convention: An annual event bringing together experts, scientists, engineers, and enthusiasts from all over the world.
MarsVR: A virtual reality training environment to simulate Mars surface operations.

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Support the movement to send humans to Mars by becoming a member, volunteering, or donating. Your involvement helps fund simulations, research, advocacy, and education programs that inspire the next generation of Martian pioneers.

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Contact Us

If you have questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out:

Email: info@marssociety.org