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From Ladakh to Mars - The HOPE Analog Mission

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

 

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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David Cooper Memorial Lecture 2025

Please join us at ASRC for the David Cooper Memorial Lecture 2025:

A decade of training and learnings in the Himalayas for Mars Society Australia 

Presented by Dr. Siddarth Pandey

Date: 24th November at 6.30pm

Monash University

Main Auditorium Level 2

Monash University, 750 Collins St, Docklands Melbourne, VIC 3008

Bookings via Eventbrite here

 

 

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Curious about How we look for life on other planets with Siddharth Pandey

Interview with Mars Society Australia Vice President and Director, Dr. Siddarth Pandey.

 

 

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NASA Mars rover discovers rocks that may hold signs of ancient life | ABC NEWS

Great interview with MSA's Clare Fletcher!

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