A Human Expedition to Mars
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Hosted by: David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics
Join Maria Zuber — the first woman to lead a science department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the first to lead a NASA planetary mission — as she explores the possibility of a human expedition to Mars at the 2024 annual Martin Lecture.
“A Human Expedition to Mars” will consider the latest information from science and technology to assess what challenges remain with transporting humans to Mars. Considering the state of know- how supporting this interplanetary journey, the first person to walk on Mars may have already been born.
This free event is both in-person and virtual.
Note: Event details can change. Please visit the unit’s website for the latest information about this event.