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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

Presentation of TMS-SD

a presentation of

The Mars Society • San

Diego

a presentation of

The Mars Society • San

Diego

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