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ISRO to help upgrade the HOPE Mars Analogue Station

Monday, 11 May 2026

It was announced today that India's National Space Agency, ISRO, is assisting with upgrades to the HOPE analogue station established by Protoplant and the MSA.

These ugrades follow on from a recent succesful mission by an ISRO crew.

According to Dr. Siddharth Pandey, MSA director and founder of Protoplanet, the initiative is being carried out in collaboration with Isro’s Human Space Flight Centre to help astronauts prepare for the physical and psychological challenges of spaceflight.

Read more about this exciting news at the India Today article here.

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Call for nominations for MSA directors

Friday, 1 May 2026

The Mars Society Australia is now calling for nominations for its Board of Directors in its partial annual election as required by our Articles of Association.

Nominees need to be Australian residents and MSA members, and to apply by 31st May, 2026. Please forward a 1 page nomination statement to Earl White

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From Ladakh to Mars - The HOPE Analog Mission

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

A new Red Planet Live podcast episode just aired featuring an in-depth look at HOPE in Ladakh, India — the newest addition to the global Mars analog community and an exciting step forward in international space research.

Host Ashton Zeth speaks with Mars Society Directors Dr. Siddarth Pandey, Dr. Annalea Beattie and Dr. Jonathan Clarke about the station’s goals, research potential, and its role in preparing for future human exploration of the Red Planet.

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Mars One Day Online Discovery Seminar: 6th December 2025

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Like to learn more about Mars? Join the Mars Society Australia on the 6th of December for a free, one day, online discovery seminar while we discuss humanity's exploration of Mars, the planet's geology and resources and how we learn the art of living on another world right here on Earth. We'll wrap the day with a session on the current timeline for people landing Mars.

Book your place here, but spots are filling up fast!

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