Eighth International Mars Society Convention

August 11-14, 2005, University of Colorado, Boulder

The Mars Society was founded to further the exploration and settlement of the Red Planet. The International Mars Society convention presents a unique opportunity for those interested in Mars to come together and discuss the technology, science, social implications, philosophy and a multitude of other aspects of Mars exploration.

Highlights of the convention will include the latest results from the Spirit, Opportunity, and Mars Express missions now exploring the Red planet, as well as reports from the sixth field season of the Devon Island Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station, and the fourth season of the Mars Desert Research Station. There will also be extensive political discussions and planning meetings on how we can turn President Bush’s announcement of a new space policy into a real exploration initiative that can get humans to Mars in our time. The agenda will also include a wide assortment of panels* and debates concerning key issues bearing on Mars exploration and settlement, a banquet with lots of fun entertainment, and plenary addresses from many prominent leaders of the effort to get humans to Mars.

*And an one day Advanced Spacesuit Symposium on Friday August 12th which will bring together many major players in spacesuit design.