MARS-OZ Subsystem Research & Development Project
27th November, 2011
The MARS-OZ research and development project involved the design of a series of subsystems which are to be incorporated into the design of the proposed Mars mission crew habitat simulation module. These systems must facilitate the well being of the crew and provide an environment that supports the safe and efficient performance of tasks. It was the goal of this project to address the identified design deficiencies using an integrated systems approach. The study was undertaken by students at the Australian National University under the leadership of James Everdell in collaboration with the Mars Society Australia.
Read the full report here.
MSA Member Steve Hobbs Launches Space Art Gallery
11th November, 2011
MSA member Steve Hobbs is a noted photographer and space artist whose work has been used by NASA, the National Geographic Channel, Science Magazine, Design Graphics and The New Sky & Space Magazine. His copyrighted artwork (including Mars art) may be viewed at http://www.stevenhobbsphoto.com.au and is available for purchase in poster form. Proceeds from art sales will be used to fund a small rover development project.
First Paid Corporate Member for MSA
30th September, 2011
Mars Society Australia applauds its new corporate member, the Commonwealth Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
As a result of discussions between Ms Michele Clement, Acting General Manager, Innovation and Space Branch of the DIISR and MSA Board Members at the 11th Australian Mars Exploration Conference in Perth, the DIISR became our first paid up corporate member in August 2011.
This is a major step forward for the Mars Society Australia which follows on from our Spaceward Bound Australia joint venture with NASA Ames Research Centre, our association with the Institute for Bio-Medical Problems, Moscow and the International Mars Society members.
Our first Corporate member was an honorary one for the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in South Australia, however it is expected that the DIISR will become a more active member of the MSA through its financial commitment as a Corporate member.
12th Australian Mars Exploration Conference in Canberra
29th September, 2011
The 12th Australian Mars Exploration Conference (AMEC) will be held in Canberra in 2012. While the venue and dates are to be confirmed, however expected to be at ANU in early November. Dr Jonathon Clarke and his team will be running this event, and welcome any assistance. Further details to follow.
AMEC2011 an Outstanding Success
25th July, 2011
The 11th Australian Mars Exploration Conference (AMEC2011) was held in Perth, Western Australia over the weekend of 22nd-24th July. It included a series of talks by internationally renowned Mars researchers including Dr Chris McKay & Dr Carol Stoker (NASA Ames) and Dr Vadim Gushin (Institute of Biomedical Problems, Russia). View the program
here. The conference was an overwhelming success and the organisers wish to thank all those who attended and contributed.
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MSA in the News
14th December, 2011
In Search Of A Wet Warm Life Filled Mars
13th December, 2011
Life Possible on 'Large Parts' of Mars
13th December, 2011
ACT Scientists Say Martian Life Possible
23rd November, 2011
NASA Mars mission continues search for life
1st August, 2011
Scientists look to the Pilbara for life on Mars
20th July, 2011
A Trip to Mars via the Pilbara
18th July, 2011
Martians in the Outbook
16th July, 2011
NASA in Australia for Mars Research
16th July, 2011
Nasa Travels to Mars, via the Australian Outback
16th July, 2011
Mars Mission Blasts off in Pilbara
16th July, 2011
NASA Travels to Mars via Australian Outback
15th July, 2011
NASA Scientists Touch Down in the Pilbara
15th July, 2011
Outback Helps NASA Understand Mars
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