The Redundancy Requirement: Why Mars Missions Need Equipment Consistency [RPB...
By Lou Farrell, Senior Writer, Red Planet Bound Blog Space exploration requires immense effort and some of the most advanced technologies humans have ever engineered. While the moon was first explored...
View Article38 Teams Advance to 2026 University Rover Challenge Finals!
After an incredibly competitive System Acceptance Review, 38 teams from 11 countries will compete at the 2026 University Rover Challenge Finals, being held May 27-30, 2026 at the Mars Society’s Mars...
View ArticleHow Mars Rover Components Are Tested for Red Planet Survivability [RPB Blog]
By Lou Farrell, Senior Writer, Red Planet Bound Mars rovers are among the most meticulously engineered machines ever built. Getting one to the Red Planet is only half the challenge, as the real test...
View ArticleSubmit an Abstract – 2026 International Mars Society Convention
The 2026 International Mars Society Convention is now accepting abstract submissions for presentations covering all aspects of Mars exploration and settlement. We welcome proposals across a wide range...
View ArticleThe Moon Is Just Practice: How Lunar Breakthroughs Will Transform Mars [RPB...
By Lou Farrell, Senior Writer, Red Planet Bound There has been a recently-renewed focus on lunar exploration as of late, best exemplified by the Artemis II mission, which began on April 1, 2026 and...
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