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Don’t miss the chance to participate in our live-streaming webinar from the perilous waters of the Drake Passage during our Space2Sea Antarctica Voyage of Legends cruise this December. Join our friends at FUTURE of SPACE LIVE from Antarctica on Dec 20th, where you’ll explore the unknown with legends from both space and sea! 🧑🚀🌌 🌟 Ask questions to Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner, Neil deGrasse Tyson, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Jose M. Hernandez, and Céline Cousteau as they connect the mysteries of space with the wonders of the ocean. 🌊💫 Moderated by Janet Ivey-Duensing CEO of Janet's Planet and Explore Mars Inc. Director of Education 🗓️ Friday, Dec 20, 2024 📍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g-Mamedc This FREE event is open to students, educators, parents, and explorers from every corner of the globe! Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from the legends and become part of the story that connects space and sea, the stars and the oceans. Curious students, submit your questions by Nov 29! This is your moment—be part of the story! 🌠 #SpaceToSea #FutureOfSpace #Antarctica #stem #stemopportunity #stemevent #educators #teachers #students

The European Space Agency - ESA's new #Explore2040 initiative is a giant leap forward in the journey to make Mars exploration a reality. With an ambitious timeline and groundbreaking tech development, ESA aims to solidify Europe’s presence in space, first with extended missions to the Moon, then with a long-term vision for Mars. This is more than a mission—Explore 2040 represents a united effort to expand humanity’s reach, innovate for a sustainable future, and foster international collaboration that will uplift all of Earth. Join us as we advocate for the innovation, courage, and collaboration that will fuel this journey to Mars and beyond. 🚀 Read More 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-sQkm2y #HumansToMars #JourneyToMars #MarsExploration #ExploreMars

Space is not just rockets and robots. Synthetic biology is bound to play a critical role too! In case you missed it, here's our latest article on synthetic biology and space exploration! This publication delves into how synthetic biology could revolutionize our approach to long-duration space missions and off-world habitation. My co-authors and I explore innovative solutions for sustainable life support systems, on-demand manufacturing, and resource utilization in space, all powered by engineered biological systems. A heartfelt thank you to Nils Averesch, Lynn Rothschild, and Erika Alden DeBenedictis for their contributions to this work. Special thanks to Chris Carberry and Explore Mars Inc. for initiating the formation of the group that encouraged the writing of this article. Don't miss out - give our paper a read and share it with your network to join this exciting conversation about the next frontier of space technology! https://lnkd.in/gdjZptNG #space #spaceexploration #syntheticbiology #biology #biotechnology

Imagine a world where we can create our own life support systems, food, and materials—on Mars! 🚀 Synthetic biology is opening the door to long-duration space missions and sustainable living off-Earth. And the best part? These technologies could revolutionize life on Earth too 🌍. Check out our new paper from our Explore Mars Inc. working group on synthetic biology to learn more about the future of space exploration and the bioeconomy! Space Exploration 🤝 Synthetic Biology 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYV48igx Authors: Tiffany Vora Nils Averesch Erika Alden DeBenedictis Lynn Rothschild #SyntheticBiology #SpaceTech #ExploreMars #FutureOfSpace #biology #biotechnology #spaceexploration #humanstomars

Space exploration and synthetic biology? YES please! Happy to share that the paper from our Explore Mars Inc. working group on synthetic biology is finally out (link in the comments)! This article shines a light on how synthetic biology could revolutionize space exploration and off-world habitation—while plugging into the growing bioeconomies here on Earth. From creating sustainable life support systems to enabling on-demand manufacturing in space, my co-authors and I tackle the game-changing potential of engineered biological systems for long-duration missions. Huge thanks to my co-authors Nils Averesch, Lynn Rothschild, and Erika Alden DeBenedictis for bringing this manuscript to life! And if you’re curious about how synthetic biology could transform our cosmic future, make sure to give our publication a read (comments for the link!) and share with your network too! #space #spaceexploration #syntheticbiology #biology #biotechnology

🚀 Congratulations to the SpaceX team on the successful 5th test flight of #Starship! 🌟 This accomplishment marks a monumental leap forward in our journey to Mars. With the Super Heavy booster catch—a feat once thought impossible—#SpaceX has redefined what's possible in spaceflight. This achievement is not just an engineering marvel; it's a major step toward making humanity multiplanetary. As we inch closer to putting humans on Mars, moments like this inspire us all. The road ahead is long, but with every launch, innovation, and breakthrough, we're building the future of exploration. 🌍➡️🚀➡️🔴 Read More about this test flight 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5AXSaTB Photo credit SpaceX #JourneyToMars #ExploreMars #HumansToMars #MoonToMars

🚀 Big News from Explore Mars Inc.! 🚀 We're excited to announce the appointment of new members to our extraordinary Advisory Board, including our new Chairman of the Advisory Board, former NASA Chief Scientist Dr. James Green! 🌟 These incredible leaders will bring their vast expertise in aerospace, technology, education, and more to help us push the boundaries of human space exploration. With their guidance, we're one step closer to achieving our mission: landing humans on Mars in the 2030s! 🌍➡️🚀➡️🔴 Please join us in welcoming these esteemed leaders to the team: ✨ Dr. James Green ✨ Dr. Victoria Coleman ✨ Dr. Eric Haseltine ✨ Dr. Bhavya Lal ✨ Leland Melvin ✨ Dr. Scott Pace ✨ Dr. Shawna Pandya, MD ✨ Nicole Stott Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g539PK7Z Together, we’re one step closer to Mars! 🚀 #ExploreMars #HumansToMars #MarsMission #LeadershipInSpace #spaceleadership #spaceexploration #astronauts Chris Carberry J.R. Edwards Matthew Wade Holler Joseph Cassady Tiffany Vora Rick Zucker Janet Ivey-Duensing Sian “Leo” Proctor, Ph.D.

How Can Space Unite the World? 🌍🚀 The Artemis Accords are proving that space exploration can be a global force for peace and collaboration. With 44 nations—including the Dominican Republic as the latest—joining forces, the Accords lay the foundation for responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. By committing to principles of transparency, safety, and peaceful use, these international partnerships are paving the way for a sustainable future in space. 🌒🔭 As we prepare to send the first woman, the first person of color, and international astronauts to the Moon through Artemis, we’re not just expanding our horizons—we’re building bridges between nations. 🌎✨ This #WorldSpaceWeek, let’s celebrate how space can unite us for a better future on Earth and beyond! 🌟 #ExploreMars #HumansToMars #ArtemisAccords #MoonToMars #SpaceForEarth #WorldSpaceWeek #WSW2024

Space Week is just around the corner! ✨🚀 If you are looking for your next read, I recommend diving into Chris Carberry's The Music of Space—a fascinating exploration of how music has shaped space films, TV shows, and even real-life missions! Whether you’re a Star Wars fan, a Star Trek enthusiast, or just love space (and music!), this book will open your mind (and ears) to the cosmic soundscapes behind your favorite stories. Read the full review here: https://lnkd.in/g8akZpgF Get ready to tune in for Space Week with this must-read! #bookrecommendation #space #music

Here's what happened in September with your monthly ✨SPACE✨ photo dump 📸 1️⃣ On September 12, 2024, SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn astronauts completed the first commercial spacewalk in history. Credit- SpaceX 2️⃣ After a nearly 3 month stay at the ISS the Boeing Starliner crew capsule after landing at White Sands, New Mexico, to conclude the Crew Flight Test mission Sept. 7. Credit- NASA 3️⃣ NASA’s Commercial Crew-9 was the first human spaceflight mission to launch from pad 40 on Sept 28th. Credit- SpaceX/John Kras 4️⃣ Hurricane Helene is pictured in the Gulf of Mexico heading toward Florida’s Gulf Coast in this photograph from the International Space Station. Credit- NASA 5️⃣ Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas seen rising up over the horizon just before orbital sunrise with aurora streaking by by the astronauts on the ISS. Credit- NASA/Matthew Dominick 6️⃣ Blue Origin successfully completed New Glenn’s second stage hotfire, a critical milestone on our road to first flight. Credit- Blue Origin 7️⃣ The Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft is seen as it lands in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan with Expedition 71 NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, and Roscosmos cosmonauts Nikolai Chub and Oleg Kononenko, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Credit- NASA 8️⃣ ESA’s Juice’s scientific camera, JANUS, took this Earth–Moon portrait, as it sailed off towards Venus. Credit- ESA 9️⃣ This stunning image is ESA’s BepiColombo's first ever of Mercury's south pole (top right of planet). It was taken 23 minutes after closest approach at a distance of 3500 km. Credit ESA 1️⃣0️⃣ This series of radar images obtained by the Deep Space Network's Goldstone Solar System Radar near Barstow, California, on Sept. 16, 2024, shows the near-Earth asteroid 2024 ON a day before its close approach with our planet. The asteroid passed Earth at a distance of 620,000 miles (1 million kilometers) – about 2.6 times the distance between the Moon and Earth. Credit- NASA JPL 👇 Tell us which space photo/event from September is your favorite! #exploremars #spacenews #photodump #spaceexploration