Our Future on Mars? (Exploring Space Lecture)

Touching down on Mars 50 years ago this summer, the two Viking landers obtained high-res images of the Martian surface, recorded data on atmosphere and surface composition, and even searched for possible life on Mars. This ambitious NASA mission provided invaluable information about the red planet and paved the way for future orbiters, landers, and rovers. The information collected over the past 50 years informs today’s plans for one day sending humans to explore Mars. Join Kelly Weinersmith and Emily Lakdawalla as they discuss the challenges and potential scientific rewards of human exploration on the Red Planet.   

Visit the Museum's galleries from 7-8 pm then hear from Kelly Weinersmith and Emily Lakdawalla from 8-9 pm. 

Your registration includes:

• A ticket to this Exploring Space talk from 8-9 pm.
• Concessions available for purchase prior to 8 pm.
• Access to select Museum galleries from 7-8 pm. Check the event website for a list of open galleries as we get closer to the program. 
• Opportunities to learn about Mars from Museum staff at Discovery Stations from 7-8 pm. 
• 9 pm Sidewalk Stargazing (outside, weather permitting) with Air and Space's Astronomy Team. 

This lecture series is made possible by the generous support of Aerojet Rocketdyne: An L3Harris Technologies Company and United Launch Alliance.