Reason 6 🔴 is here! One more argument for settling the Red Planet—and we’re just getting started. Follow along for all 25! #mars #science #themarssociety #stem

Wishing you a joyful holiday season from Dr. Robert Zubrin and all of us at the Mars Society! #themarssociety marssociety.org

Crew 325 (Purdue University) has ended its 1st week at #MDRS—completing telecomms testing, rock & soil collection, EVA navigation, troubleshooting & crew operations. A strong start to their analog mission! #marsanalog #stem #education #utah #themarssociety #science #research

Welcome, Honeybee Robotics, as a sponsor of the 2026 #UniversityRoverChallenge at #MDRS in Utah! Supporting the next generation of planetary robotics innovators. Learn more at urc.marssociety.org. #blueorigin #engineering #globalcompetition #stem #themarssociety #marsrover #urc2026

A quiet moment on “Mars.” A Crew 325 member pauses to take in the stunning landscape surrounding #MDRS in southern Utah. mdrs.marssociety.org #stem #marsanalog #crewtraining #analogastronauts #science #themarssociety

Glad to have Purdue Boilermakers (Crew 325) back at our #MDRS campus in #Utah for a 2-week analog mission tackling engineering, science & beyond. More info at: mdrs.marssociety.org. #marsanalog @Purdue #crewtraining #themarssociety #analogastronauts #education

Reason 5 🔴 Another compelling case for settling Mars—stay tuned for more episodes in our 25-part series! #stem #education #mars #whymars #spaceadvocacy

From NASA’s future to Mars analogs and Mars Society updates—Dr. Robert Zubrin joined #RedPlanetLive for a packed episode! Watch the full convo with host Ashton Zeth: bit.ly/3YDJOYR. #RPL #podcast #mars #humanstomars #themarssociety #spaceadvocacy #marsexploration

Could the future of #mars #spaceexploration be done with #drones? Researchers at #nasa and #jpl are looking into this, by testing next-generation #drone #software in California's Mojave #desert. Read more about this #research on our #website #image #picoftheday #photo #astronomy

TODAY at 5pm PT! 🔴 Dr. Robert Zubrin joins Ashton Zeth on #RedPlanetLive to talk Mars Society progress, NASA’s direction & the road to humans on Mars. Watch here: bit.ly/4axgJ8H. #RPL #podcast @NASA #policy #humanstomars #spaceflight #government #spaceadvocacy

A new #YouTube series marks 3 years since Jonathan Nalder’s #MDRS mission, highlighting how the Mars analog station & the Mars Society are preparing us for Mars. Episode 1: Air is now live. Watch & share: bit.ly/4pEFDIh. @jnxyz #spaceadvocacy #marsanalog #science #stem

Earth gifts are fine… but Mars gifts are better. 🔴 Browse The Mars Store this holiday season for spacey finds that support exploration, research, and the future of humanity beyond Earth. Shop now at: www.themarsstore.com! #mars #spaceadvocacy #science #ontomars #themarsstore

Reason 4 🔴 Our 25-part series rolls on, highlighting why settling Mars matters. More video clips on the way!

Ready to imagine a year on Mars? 🔴 Check out our latest #RedPlanetBound blog by our senior writer Lou Farrell, exploring what it really takes: bit.ly/4iTu4KH. #blog #marsanalog #livingonmars

Dr. Robert Zubrin is back on #RedPlanetLive this Dec. 16 (5pm PT)—ready to talk Mars Society wins, @NASA news & how we actually get humans to the Red Planet. Register now & toss your best questions into the mix! bit.ly/4ozvQll. #RPL #podcast #humanstomars #spacex

Mars Society's Dr. Robert Zubrin returns to #RedPlanetLive on Dec. 16 (5pm PT) for an end of the year conversation about our organization’s progress, NASA's direction & the path toward sending humans to #Mars. Register at: bit.ly/4poMhlU. #RPL #podcast #spaceadvocacy

Reason 3 🔴 Our 25-part video series continues, showcasing compelling reasons to settle Mars and the importance of supporting this effort. More clips coming soon! #spaceadvocacy #marsexploration #themarssociety #humanstomars #video

Miss last night’s #RedPlanetLive? Rocket Lab’s Morgan Connaughton (VP Marketing & Comms) joined us to talk #ESCAPADE, Mars science & what’s next for one of space’s most dynamic companies. Watch at: bit.ly/4ruckJL. @RocketLab #RPL #podcast #themarssociety #spaceflight

Heads up, Martians — it starts TODAY (Dec. 2nd) at 5pm PT! 🔴 Rocket Lab’s Morgan Connaughton is coming to #RedPlanetLive to decode #ESCAPADE, #Mars missions & maybe drop a secret or two (we can hope). Watch at: bit.ly/4orXHEd. #RPL #podcast #themarssociety @RocketLab

A lovely evening from our Mars Desert Research Station in southern Utah.

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

Starbase Update, hosted by Max Evans youtu.be/TmQRQDGBPaI When is Flight 12?! Premiering on YouTube at the top of the hour!

One more team from the Univ. of Colorado Boulder — Crew 324 — arrived at our #MDRS campus in Utah over the weekend to begin their analog mission, launching a full week of research & field studies. More updates soon. #marsanalog #stem @CUBuffs #science #themarssociety

#EMC2025 wrapped up this weekend in Paris! 🇫🇷🔴 The 2-day event covered a huge range of Mars topics — Rosalind Franklin rover, MarsLink comms, living on Mars, analog sims, China’s Mars plans, next-gen rovers & more. Great talks from UK, Belgium & Ukraine chapters too! #mars

Skip Black Friday — go Red! 🔴 #TheMarsStore has gifts for every space fan & every purchase supports real Mars research & education. Bonus (through Monday): Free Mars flag patch + sticker with every order! Shop: themarsstore.com. #giftideas #holidayshopping #space #mars

Reason 2 🔴 We’re rolling out a new series of short videos highlighting 25 reasons why humanity should settle Mars — and why investing in this mission matters. Huge thanks to Nicole Willett and John Carter for creating these clips. More on the way! #mars #spaceadvocacy #humanstomars

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

Paris is calling—be there 28–29 November for #EMC2025. Go on, make it happen! #mars #spaceadvocacy #science @esa #marsexploration #france #europe 🇫🇷

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 🚀⚛.

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

A Martian rainbow? Crew 323 snapped this stunning shot at the Mars Desert Research Station in southern Utah. #mdrs #marsanalog #stem #photography #mars @CUBoulder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A stunning view of the surface of the red planet. Thanks for the pic, NASA. #mars #science #marsexploration

A Colorful Landslide in Eos Chasma On Mars astrobiology.com/2025/11/a-co... #astrobiology #Mars

#3IATLAS update: we've just pinpointed the comet's path with 10 times more accuracy, using data from our #ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter spacecraft. 😎🧪🔭 www.esa.int/Space_Safety...

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

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

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

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

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.