TMS logo-Invasion from Earth! The Exploration of the Red Planet Mars INVASIONFROMEARTH! The Exploration of The Red Planet Mars.

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TMS logo-Invasion from Earth! The Exploration of the Red

Planet MarsINVASIONINVASION

FROMFROMEARTH!EARTH!

The Exploration of The Exploration of The Red Planet MarsThe Red Planet Mars

Mars through telescope fuzzilyA Glimpse Close Enough to Spark the ImaginationA Glimpse Close Enough to Spark the Imagination

Map of Mars CanalsMapping Canals on Mars – 1888Mapping Canals on Mars – 1888

BurroughsLife on Mars by Burroughs - Welles - BradburyLife on Mars by Burroughs - Welles - Bradbury

The Best Look From EarthThe Best Look From EarthThe Best Look From Earth

Hubble Space TelescopeMars Opposition - 27 August 2003

The Best Look From Mars OrbitA Closer Look at MarsA Closer Look at Mars

Mars Global SurveyorIn Mars Orbit - 2003

4th Rock from the SunMARS: The Fourth Rock From The SunMARS: The Fourth Rock From The Sun

The land area of the The land area of the Earth/Mars/MoonEarth/Mars/Moon

The Land Area of the Earth is ApproximatelyThe Land Area of the Earth is ApproximatelyEqual to the Total Surface of MarsEqual to the Total Surface of Mars

The Land Area of Africa is About the SameThe Land Area of Africa is About the Sameas the Total Surface of the Moonas the Total Surface of the Moon

Gravity ComparisonsMars Gravity is a Little Over Mars Gravity is a Little Over 11//33 of Earth’s of Earth’s

Mars Atmosphere is 95% CO2Mars’s Atmosphere is 95% Carbon Dioxide (COMars’s Atmosphere is 95% Carbon Dioxide (CO22))

Atmosphere is very thinMars’s Atmosphere is Very ThinMars’s Atmosphere is Very Thin

Atmospheric Phenomenon - Dust Devils

Atmospheric Phenomenon – Dust DevilsAtmospheric Phenomenon – Dust Devils

Planet-Wide Dust StormsPlanet-Wide Dust StormsPlanet-Wide Dust Storms

Martian Snowman

Snow on Mars – Water or Carbon Dioxide?Snow on Mars – Water or Carbon Dioxide?

Olympus Mons & ArizonaOlympus Mons - Tallest Mountain in the Solar SystemOlympus Mons - Tallest Mountain in the Solar System

The Grand Canyon of Mars & USA

Valles Marineris - The Grand Canyon of MarsValles Marineris - The Grand Canyon of Mars

The Many Faces on MarsThe Many Faces of MarsThe Many Faces of Mars

1976–Viking

1999–Mars Global Surveyor1999–Mars Global Surveyor

2003–Mars Global Surveyor

Life on Mars? ALH84001Could There Be Life On Mars?Could There Be Life On Mars?

Mars is rich with waterMars is Rich with Water In the Soil and In the Ice CapsMars is Rich with Water In the Soil and In the Ice Caps

Mars Odyssey - 2002Mars Odyssey - 2002

Polar ice caps are mostly waterPolar Ice Caps are Almost Entirely WaterPolar Ice Caps are Almost Entirely Water

Mars w/OceansMars as a Liquid Water WorldMars as a Liquid Water World

USA - MGS - November 1966USA – Mars Global Surveyor – November 1996USA – Mars Global Surveyor – November 1996

USA - MGS - August 2004USA – Mars Global Surveyor – August 2004USA – Mars Global Surveyor – August 2004

August 20, 2004

August 20, 2004

August 18, 2004August 18, 2004August 17, 2004August 17, 2004

August 19, 2004August 19, 2004

USA – Mars 2001 Odyssey– April 2001

USA – Mars 2001 Odyssey – April 2001USA – Mars 2001 Odyssey – April 2001

USA – Mars 2001 Odyssey– August 2004

USA – Mars 2001 Odyssey – August 2004USA – Mars 2001 Odyssey – August 2004

August 18, 2004August 18, 2004August 19, 2004August 19, 2004 August 20, 2004August 20, 2004

Japan – Nozomi – July 1998Japan – Nozomi – July 1998Japan – Nozomi – July 1998

ESA – Mars Express / Beagle 2 – June 2003ESA – Mars Express / Beagle 2 – June 2003

ESA – Mars Express - June 2003

ESA – Mars Express - August 2004

ESA – Mars Express– August 2004ESA – Mars Express– August 2004

August 11, 2004August 11, 2004

August 5, 2004August 5, 2004

August 16, 2004August 16, 2004

USA – Mars Exploration Rovers 1 & 2 – June 2003

USA – Mars Exploration Rovers 1 & 2 – June 2003USA – Mars Exploration Rovers 1 & 2 – June 2003

First Looks at MarsFirst Looks at MarsFirst Looks at Mars

“Opportunity” - January 25, 2004“Opportunity” - January 25, 2004

“Spirit” - January 4, 2004“Spirit” - January 4, 2004

“Pathfinder/Sojourner” - July 4, 1997“Pathfinder/Sojourner” - July 4, 1997

On the Beach at MeridiianiOn the Beach at MeridianiOn the Beach at Meridiani

Latest from SpiritLatest Images from Spirit in Gusev Crater - August 2004Latest Images from Spirit in Gusev Crater - August 2004

August 20, 2004August 20, 2004August 18, 2004August 18, 2004 August 18, 2004August 18, 2004

August 18, 2004August 18, 2004

Latest from OpportunityLatest Images from Spirit in Meridiani Planum - August 2004Latest Images from Spirit in Meridiani Planum - August 2004

August 18, 2004August 18, 2004

Robots Can’t React to the Unexpected

Robots Can’t React to the UnexpectedRobots Can’t React to the Unexpected

Teleoperated Light Speed Constraints

Speed of Light – It’s Not Just a Good Idea, It’s the Law!Speed of Light – It’s Not Just a Good Idea, It’s the Law!

Robotic Recognition LimitationsRobotic Recognition LimitationsRobotic Recognition Limitations

Human-Robot SynergyHumans and Robots as PartnersHumans and Robots as Partners

How will we get people to Mars?How will we get people to Mars?

NASA – MRM - ISS docked

NASA – Mars Reference Mission 1.0 (Mars Semi-Direct)NASA – Mars Reference Mission 1.0 (Mars Semi-Direct)

NASA – MRM - Mars Base Just Landed

NASA – Mars Reference Mission 3.0 (Mars Semi-Direct)NASA – Mars Reference Mission 3.0 (Mars Semi-Direct)

ESA-2025-2030European Space Agency (ESA) by 2025-2030European Space Agency (ESA) by 2025-2030

Energia – 2015-2018 - Heavy Lift Vehicle

RSC Energia – To Mars by 2015-2018RSC Energia – To Mars by 2015-2018

ChinaChina National Space Administration (CNSA)China National Space Administration (CNSA)

the 90 Day Report 2NASA’S 90-Day Report - 1989NASA’S 90-Day Report - 1989

•Massive Spacecraft- 1000 Metric Tons- Over 300 feet Long- Carries All Fuel and Supplies for Return

•Assembled in Orbit at ISS

•Lunar Base and O2

Production Facility•Large Nuclear Rockets

for TMI•Venus Flyby for

Gravity Assist•30-60 Days at Mars

- 30 Days on Surface- Flags & Footprints Mission

•600 Day Round Trip

•$450 BILLION FOR ONE TRIP!

Mars Direct - Zubrin & Case for Mars

The Mars Society – Mars DirectThe Mars Society – Mars Direct

Dr. Robert ZubrinDr. Robert Zubrin

Lewis & Clark- T he Next Generation

Lewis & Clark Expedition – The Next GenerationLewis & Clark Expedition – The Next Generation

Mars Direct - Every 2 Years Concept

The Mars Society – Mars DirectThe Mars Society – Mars Direct

MARS: Mars Analog Research Stations-Original Concept

Mars Direct - Original ConceptMars Direct - Original Concept

Mars Direct - Setting up the first base

The Mars Society – Mars DirectThe Mars Society – Mars Direct

“Mission to Mars”

© 2000 by Touchstone Pictures

FMARS Crew 9 - CrewM.A.R.S.: Mars Arctic Research Stations - Crew 9M.A.R.S.: Mars Arctic Research Stations - Crew 9

Jason Held Jason Held

Blajez Blazejows

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Blajez Blazejows

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Ákos Kereszturi

Ákos Kereszturi

Judd Reed Judd Reed Shannon Rupert Robles

Shannon Rupert Robles

Joan Roch Joan Roch

Louise Wynn Louise Wynn

FMARS Crew 9M.A.R.S.: Mars Arctic Research Stations - Crew 9M.A.R.S.: Mars Arctic Research Stations - Crew 9

MDRS ComplexM.A.R.S.: Mars Analog Research Stations - DesertM.A.R.S.: Mars Analog Research Stations - Desert

San Diego Members to MDRSSan Diego Goes to Mars!San Diego Goes to Mars!

Shannon Rupert-RoblesShannon Rupert-RoblesBiologistBiologist

MDRS Crews 4/14/21MDRS Crews 4/14/21

Gerry WilliamsGerry WilliamsFilmmakerFilmmaker

MDRS Crew 2MDRS Crew 2

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

MarsOz 2004M.A.R.S.: Mars Analog Research Stations - MARS-Oz 2004M.A.R.S.: Mars Analog Research Stations - MARS-Oz 2004

EuroHab 2003M.A.R.S.: Mars Analog Research Stations - EuroHabM.A.R.S.: Mars Analog Research Stations - EuroHab

The Mars Society – An International Organization

The Mars Society – An International OrganizationThe Mars Society – An International Organization

The “New” New World is Within Reach

The “New” New World is Within ReachThe “New” New World is Within Reach

Congratulations to SpaceShipOne!

Congratulations to SpaceShipOne – First Private Spacecraft!— Monday, June 21, 2004 —

Congratulations to SpaceShipOne – First Private Spacecraft!— Monday, June 21, 2004 —

TMS-SD presentation

a presentation of

The Mars Society • San Diego

http://MarsSanDiego.org

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