Why Mars?

Understanding of its climatic history ill help scientists understand the operation of the Earth’s climate. Mars is the next most likely place in the Solar System where life may once or may still exist, the discovery of which would offer deep insights into the origins of life and the biological sciences.

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Projects and Expeditions

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Mars Society Australia

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Projects

Mars Analogue Field Research

Since 2003, MSA has carried out field research to help us learn about how to live, work and thrive on the surface of another planet. 

You can join us in the field in Australia,  with expeditions to remote areas as well as Mars Society bases in other parts of the world.



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Seminars

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MSA runs regular online seminars where you can hear from experts one range of Mars and space related topics. Join with your fellow rocket nerds on the 25th of July to explore the past, current and future space missions.

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Missions to Mars

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Landings on Mars(*Not all of them made it!)

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When nuclear rockets head to Mars

2026