The 2nd Australian Mars Exploration Conference University of Sydney - Faculty of Engineering - July 12-14, 2002 Introduction - Abstracts - Program  - Registration Open  - Airfares - Accommodation - Sponsors - Exhibition Area - Media Centre

AMEC 2002 Abstracts

Introduction

The full conference program has been released. Keynote speakers will include:

Apollo 17  Astronaut Dr. Harrison Schmitt, University of Wisconsin 

NASA's Dr. Everett Gibson (Johnson Space Center) 

Nigel Henbest & Heather Couper, authors of Mars: The Inside Story of the Red Planet 

Emeritus Professor Stuart Ross Taylor, Department of Geology, Australian National University - "Formation & Crustal Evolution of Mars" 

Dr Maurice Castro, Software Engineering Research Centre, RMIT University - "Information Technology Support for Mars Research Missions" 

Professor David Green, Department of Geology, Australian National University 

Professor Rod Boswell, Space Plasma & Plasma Processing, RSPhySE, Australian National University - "To Mars and Beyond: Plasma Thrusting into the Future" 

Dr Rob Hart, Department of Medical Imaging Science, Curtin University of Technology - "Musculoskeletal Deconditioning in Space" 

Conference tracks will include: Understanding Mars - Lessons Learnt from the Past  Advancing Exploration of the Red Planet Building a Mars Analogue Base Getting to Mars Social/Religious Implications of Mars Exploration Mars - The Human Dimension Suiting Up for Mars Communications Issues Robotics and Engineering Challenges on Mars Other activities include: Discussion Panel: Lessons for Mars Missions from Apollo - Featuring scientists who analyzed the original lunar samples 'An Evening with an Apollo Astonaut" - A Gala 3 course dinner with Dr Harrison Schmitt Workshops on Mars related issues covering numerous disciplines plus more!

Registration is now OPEN!

If you wish to make a last minute registration please email Michael West with your name, contact details and registration type. 

For last minute bookings for the Harrison Schmitt gala dinner please call 0421 062 650 and leave your name, phone number and the number of tickets you require. 

MSA members registering for AMEC should note they are also eligible for a special discount rate to attend the 7th Australian Space Development Conference (ASDC) and 2nd Australian Space Science Workshop (ASSW), which are being held in Sydney, 15-17 July and are organised by the NSSA. A flat registration rate of A$75 is available, which entitles members to attend all conference sessions, and includes morning and afternoon tea. Subject to availability they would also be entitled to a conference satchel. (All meal functions can be registered for separately for an additional charge per event.)

For more information concerning the Australian Space Development Conference click here. 

Airfares

A discount of up to 40%* off the full economy airfare (excluding taxes) at the time of booking has been negotiated for this conference. These discounts are valid on *Qantas domestic scheduled services subject to group class availability at the time of booking. Should the *40% discount economy fare not be available on a required flight, the fare may be upgraded to the next available economy class conference fare ie: 30% and 10% discounts.

The Qantas Association Sales telephone number for Australian delegates is: TOLL FREE: 1800 684 880. Please quote your , which is "2936911" and destination and date of conference when making your reservation. Please note that the applicable discount is available for domestic travel within Australia only and is subject to payment & ticketing conditions. International delegates can contact their local Qantas office for the best available fare of the day.

Note: Conference Airfares are not available on Qantaslink (Sunstate Airlines) to/from the following ports: Thursday Island, Whitsunday Connections (South Molle, Daydream, Shute Harbour, Hayman Island).

Qantas is proud to be a part of AMEC 2002 and know that you will enjoy flying with them!

Accommodation

The hotel has an ideal city location within easy walking distance of all major tourist attractions, including the Rocks and Circular Quay, shopping, restaurants, theatre and the commercial districts, the hotel has a range of amenities including 268 bedrooms, 'Features' Restaurant, Lobby bar, Gymnasium, 50 parking spaces.

We have negotiated a special rate on hotel rooms for our delegates and speakers as follows:

• $154.00 Single Executive Deluxe Room including Fully Cooked Breakfast in Features Restaurant 
• $165.00 Double Executive Deluxe Room including Fully Cooked Breakfast in Features Restaurant 
• $132.00 Executive Deluxe Room (Room only) 

For bookings, contact:
Penny Crewe, Sales Executive,
Corus hotel Sydney,
Ph: (61 2) 9274 1319,
Email: pcrewe@corushotels.com.au

Sponsors

For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Michael West.

Exhibition Area

Media Centre