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There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
The Azure invoice arrived yesterday evening. It was down slightly from when lifeboat activity was greatest.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 239000 The next scan will be run at 240000.
Previous ID was 239246 Current active post is 239260 - --> 14 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 239000 The next scan will be run at 240000.
Previous ID was 239212 Current active post is 239246 - --> 34 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 239000 The next scan will be run at 240000.
Previous ID was 239195 Current active post is 239212 - --> 17 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were ONE incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
LinkedIn sent another sample of member comments. The gent who spent 41 years at Oracle was still there.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 239000 The next scan will be run at 240000.
Previous ID was 239180 Current active post is 239195 - --> 15 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 239000 The next scan will be run at 240000.
Previous ID was 239156 Current active post is 239180 - --> 24 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were ONE incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
LinkedIn sent another sample of member posts. One that caught my eye was from a person who spent 41 years at Oracle and was let go in the recent force reduction. Another was from a person who described Social Media Management as an attractive career field that can be pursued from home.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 239000 The next scan will be run at 240000.
Previous ID was 239140 Current active post is 239156 - --> 16 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
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The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
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The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
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For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
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This mailing from the Mars Society includes mention of the Houston Chapter of the Mars Society, which collaborated with the North Houston chapter of the National Space Society to honor science fair winners. NewMars.com/forums was in attendance at the event.
This document arrived by email today! It is chock full of reports on activities of the Mars Society, chapters and initiatives. Much of the focus is upon activities for young people. The Houston Chapter is featured, showing their recent collaboration with the North Houston NSS chapter in hosting science fair winners. This forum has been following the North Houston chapter for several years.
Red Planet Pulse Newsletter (May 2026)
New Mars Forums Mailer
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Fri, May 1 at 6:04 PMRed Planet Pulse logo
May 2026Powered by chapters. Driven by members. Focused on Mars.
Editor’s Note
Greetings, Martian explorers!Spring is bringing new excitement to the global Mars Society community. From youth STEM initiatives to Mars analog research and field studies, there’s plenty to share!
In this edition:
● Isaacman emphasized the current Moon-to-Mars groundwork in NASA planning.● Mars Society 2026 International Convention announced
● Poster design for convention announced.
● International youth chapter engages young people around the world to explore the scientific, ethical, and humanitarian dimensions of Mars exploration.
● Costa Rica Chapter announcement
● Challenges, competitions, Mars novels, and more!
● Recent developments in Mars exploration news
Isaacman Emphasized the Current Moon-to-Mars Groundwork in NASA Planning
At the 2026 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Jared Isaacman, NASA’s 15th Administrator and aerospace leader, outlined a clear and pragmatic vision for humanity’s path to Mars. While much of his address focused on near-term lunar efforts, his message was unmistakable: Mars remains the ultimate destination, but getting there requires disciplined execution today.
Isaacman emphasized that current missions under the Artemis program are not detours, but essential stepping stones. The Moon serves as a proving ground where technologies, operations, and human systems can be tested and refined before committing to the far greater challenges of Mars. From resource utilization to sustained human presence, these efforts are laying the groundwork for deep-space exploration.
Isaacman stated, regarding the moon, “It’s the perfect proving ground to master what comes next.”
A central theme of his remarks was the need to accelerate the pace of space operations. Isaacman highlighted the importance of increasing launch frequency—from timelines measured in years to those measured in months—while expanding collaboration between government and commercial partners. This shift toward a more industrial, repeatable approach to spaceflight is critical for enabling the scale required for a Mars mission. He referred to these high-frequency lunar missions as, “Where we will master the skills necessary for when the day comes that NASA astronauts embark on a journey to plant the stars and stripes on Mars.”
Although Mars was not the immediate focus of current programs, it was clearly positioned as the strategic north star. Technologies such as advanced propulsion, long-duration life support, and deep-space mission architectures are all being developed with Mars in mind. In this framework, each Artemis mission represents incremental progress toward a much larger objective.
By Jennifer Jones | On-site coverage, Space Symposium — April 13, 2026, Colorado Springs
Save the Date - 2026 Mars Society International Convention
Get ready for the 29th Annual International Mars Society Convention — the place to be for anyone excited about the future of Mars exploration. Join scientists, engineers, aerospace executives, space journalists, and space advocates from around the world for a few days packed with talks, panels, and big ideas about getting humans to the Red Planet.
This year’s convention will take place October 22-24 on the University of Southern California (USC) campus in Los Angeles, bringing the conversation right to the heart of the Mars community. Whether you’re presenting research or just curious about what’s next for space exploration, there’s something here for you.
Online registration is now open, so be sure to grab your spot. And if you’ve got research, ideas, or projects to share, don’t forget to submit an abstract and be a leader in the conversation!
Finally, please stay tuned via the organization’s social media platforms for regular updates about the 2026 convention, including speaker and panel announcements. We hope to see you at USC this fall!
Poster Design Competition for 2026 Mars Society Convention
In addition to all the fun, learning, and advocating planned for the upcoming International Mars Society Convention in October, the organization is excited to announce its annual poster design contest—and we’re calling on creative minds around the world to take part.
If you have a passion for graphic design and a love for Mars and space exploration, this is your opportunity to help shape the visual identity of our biggest event of the year.
Chapter Highlights & Local Activities
Global Youth Philanthropy (GYP) Chapter Launches a New Generation of Mars Advocates
The Mars Society is excited to spotlight one of its newest and most innovative chapters: the Global Youth Philanthropy (GYP) Chapter, led by Michael Wang. Emerging from an organization already dedicated to empowering young people through global collaboration, storytelling, and research, the GYP Chapter represents a unique and forward-thinking approach to Mars advocacy. With active participation spanning Boston, Canada, and China, the chapter reflects a truly international foundation from its inception. Rather than viewing Mars exploration as separate from challenges on Earth, GYP sees it as a natural extension of its mission—connecting questions of sustainability, cooperation, and the future of humanity across both worlds.
What sets the GYP Chapter apart is its focus on youth engagement through creativity and global dialogue. In its first year, the chapter is launching its flagship initiative, “Voices for Mars: Global Youth Roundtable,” an online event designed to bring together young people from around the world to explore the scientific, ethical, and humanitarian dimensions of Mars exploration. Early collaboration with international Mars Society chapters—including Costa Rica, and China—demonstrates the global reach and momentum already building behind this effort. Notably, the collaboration extends beyond events: the Costa Rica Chapter Leader has joined the GYP advisory board, further strengthening international ties and shared leadership. Alongside this, GYP is developing a series of short, engaging educational videos aimed at making Mars exploration more accessible and inspiring to younger audiences.
Looking ahead, the GYP Chapter envisions building a vibrant, interconnected global network of future Mars leaders—connecting students, researchers, and advocates through mentorship, collaborative projects, and cross-cultural partnerships. Their approach emphasizes not only participation, but leadership—empowering young people to actively shape the future of space exploration. At the same time, the chapter brings a valuable perspective to the Mars Society by highlighting the humanitarian implications of Mars exploration, including how technologies and international cooperation in space can benefit life on Earth.
As the GYP Chapter officially launches with its online celebration on April 4, it stands as a powerful example of how the next generation is stepping forward to carry the mission onward. By blending science, storytelling, and global citizenship, this chapter is helping to expand both the reach and the meaning of Mars exploration.
Houston Chapter & SEFH Winners
The Houston Chapter teamed with the North Houston Chapter of the National Space Society as a Special Awarding Agency at the Science and Engineering Fair Houston (SEFH) on February 14th. Covering 23 counties and 1,200 students in grades 8–12, judges from the Mars Society selected several standout projects.
Winners will present at upcoming chapter meetings and receive Dr. Robert Zubrin–autographed books, along with other awards.
Mars Society ambassadors and members are encouraged to share local events, mentor young participants, and support chapter expansion globally.
Houston Mars Society Chapter Facebook page — Visit now!
Costa Rica Chapter Ignites a New Space Frontier
The Mars Society is proud to highlight the launch of the Mars Society Chapter of Costa Rica (MSCR), led by Chapter President Manfred Xirinachs—a bold and inspiring effort to help build a space industry from the ground up. Led by a passionate vision to create opportunities where few previously existed, the chapter emerges from years of grassroots work, including the founding of the Red PlaNet aerospace organization and the development of the Summit Tower microgravity facility.
These efforts culminated in international collaboration through an analog astronaut mission at Habitat Marte in Brazil, where the global reach and impact of the Mars Society became clear—and the motivation to bring that opportunity back to Costa Rica took shape.
Now officially established, the Costa Rica Chapter is already moving forward with ambitious plans to connect local talent with global space initiatives. Early efforts include organizing hands-on engineering competitions, hosting public exhibitions to showcase space technology, and building pathways to help candidates prepare for international analog missions.
With a focus on training and empowering a new generation of contributors, the chapter aims to demonstrate that meaningful participation in space exploration is possible from anywhere in the world. Their vision aligns powerfully with the Mars Society mission: to build the infrastructure, talent, and momentum today that will carry humanity to Mars tomorrow.
Chapter Growth Strategy: Leveraging LinkedIn for Outreach
Mars Society Director of Chapters Ron Storie is encouraging Chapter Leaders to use LinkedIn as a powerful outreach tool for recruitment and engagement. Over the past six months, he has built more than 3,000 connections—reporting greater success in forming meaningful relationships than with other platforms. These efforts have helped launch a new chapter in Costa Rica, which is relying almost completely on LinkedIn, and are supporting growth in the Dominican Republic and the University of New Mexico.
LinkedIn enables Chapter Leaders to build targeted local networks by connecting with professionals interested in space, science, and education. It also provides tools to promote events, share content across platforms, and identify potential members and partners, making it an efficient and strategic way to expand chapter reach and impact.
Find a Chapter near you
Mars Challenges & Youth ProgramsFifth Annual International Mission to Mars Design Program
High school students ages 13–19 worldwide can apply to participate in a virtual human mission to Mars engineering design competition (June 8 – July 10, 2026) organized by the Mars Society and its education director Nicole Willett.Teams will address habitats, life support, power, mobility, scientific instruments, and crew operations, guided and lectured by NASA engineers, aerospace experts, and senior Mars Society mentors.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM PST.
University Rover Challenge (URC 2026)
May 28–30, Mars Desert Research Station, Utah
The University Rover Challenge (URC) is the premier international robotics competition for university teams, held annually at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. Student-built rovers are tested in realistic Mars-like conditions, performing tasks such as autonomous navigation, scientific sampling, and equipment operation.
The competition challenges participants to apply engineering, programming, and teamwork skills while simulating the complexities of human exploration on Mars. Led by director Kevin Sloan, URC provides an unparalleled hands-on experience, inspiring the next generation of space engineers and scientists.
Mars Food Challenge - Mars to Table
The Mars to Table Challenge allows multidisciplinary teams to design integrated, Earth-independent food systems for long-duration human missions. This competition emphasizes closed-loop sustainability, crew nutrition, and terrestrial applications.
Teams are developing systems through September 2026, with NASA prize money for U.S. participants and recognition for international teams. The entry registration deadline for the NASA Mars to Table Food Challenge is July 31, 2026, at 8:59 PM EDT.
Featured Content
Zubrin: Don’t Let the Moon Derail Mars
Mars Society President Dr. Robert Zubrin critiques Elon Musk’s apparent pivot toward the Moon, warning it could delay or derail humanity’s push to Mars. The op-ed emphasizes that while the Moon may seem easier to reach, it is far less suited for building a self-sustaining human presence than Mars.
Read more: https://www.marssociety.org/news/2026/0 … rin-op-ed/.
From Utah to Mars: Inside a Simulated Future of Human Exploration
A recent Harper’s Magazine feature article follows an analog astronaut experience at the Mars Society’s Mars Desert Research Station, where participants simulate missions in a Mars-like environment to prepare for future exploration. It blends humor and skepticism, portraying the program as part science, part experiment in human resilience—and part reflection of our enduring desire to reach Mars.
Read more: https://www.marssociety.org/news/2026/0 … e-on-mars/.
How a Visit to NASA Inspired a Novel (Red Planet Bound Blog)
Acclaimed sci-fi author Amie Kaufman describes how a visit to NASA helped spark the idea for a Mars-based novel, showing how real-world science can fuel imaginative storytelling. The blog also highlights the back-and-forth between fiction and science, where writers draw inspiration from space exploration while scientists themselves are often inspired by stories.
Read more: https://www.marssociety.org/news/2026/0 … -rpb-blog/.
Red Planet Live Update
Red Planet Live (RPL), hosted by our popular science communicator Ashton Zeth, is currently on a brief hiatus while Ashton is on maternity leave.
We’re excited for the show’s return and will provide more details soon through the Mars Society’s social platforms. In the meantime, explore the RPL archives and catch up on earlier podcast episodes on YouTube.
RPL is available across major platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Mars Exploration News — Recent Highlights
Nuclear Spacecraft to Mars: NASA’s SR-1 Freedom Mission
NASA has announced an ambitious new step toward deep-space exploration with the planned launch of Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom, the first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft, targeting Mars before the end of 2028. Designed to demonstrate advanced nuclear electric propulsion, the mission represents a major leap in enabling efficient, long-duration travel beyond the Moon.
When SR-1 Freedom reaches Mars, it will deploy the Skyfall payload—Ingenuity-class helicopters intended to continue exploring the Martian surface—marking a significant expansion of aerial exploration on the Red Planet. This mission not only advances propulsion technology but also lays the groundwork for sustained human and robotic exploration of Mars and beyond.
This announcement comes as NASA unveils initiatives to achieve America’s National Space Policy, which also includes going back to the moon, building a Moon Base, ensuring American presence in low Earth orbit, and advancing world-changing discoveries.
Read more: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa- … ce-policy/.
Underground Water on Mars Suggests Extended Habitability
NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered more than 20 complex organic compounds preserved in Martian rock dating back 3.5 billion years—including several types never before confirmed on Mars. These molecules, spanning carbon-, sulfur-, and nitrogen-based chemistry, demonstrate that ancient organic material can survive the planet’s harsh environment far longer than previously thought. While not evidence of life, the discovery significantly advances our understanding of Mars’ past habitability and brings scientists one step closer to answering one of humanity’s biggest questions: Was Mars ever alive?
Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-70656-0.
Perseverance AI Navigation Integration
NASA’s Perseverance rover has used AI planning to autonomously navigate terrain on Mars — a first for the mission — and continues exploring the ancient delta region of Jezero Crater, providing deeper insight into the planet’s watery past and environments that could have once supported life. The autonomous drive capability increases the rover’s science productivity by enabling safer, faster traversal with less human intervention.
Read more: https://www.nasa.gov/missions/mars-2020 … e-on-mars/.
Blue Origin & NASA ESCAPADE
NASA and Rocket Lab’s ESCAPADE mission, launched atop a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, sent twin satellites — “Blue” and “Gold” — toward Mars to study how the solar wind interacts with the planet’s weak magnetic field. This research will improve the understanding of atmospheric loss and space weather dynamics around Mars as the spacecraft prepares for Mars orbit insertion in 2027.
Read more: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/escapade/.
Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Mars Science Efforts
A proposed White House budget for fiscal year 2027 has raised serious concerns about its impact on NASA’s Mars research efforts. The plan includes a nearly 47% reduction to NASA’s science programs and introduces a loosely defined “Mars Technology” funding line with minimal detail, raising questions about future priorities and transparency.
Critics also warn the proposal could strain international partnerships, including NASA’s role in supporting the European Space Agency’s Rosalind Franklin Mars rover, while highlighting that high-quality science data from Mars remains heavily dependent on sustained public investment.
Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy … r-AA20O4Qs.
Become a Part of the Mars Society Movement
The Mars Society is the world’s largest and most influential space advocacy organization dedicated to the human exploration and settlement of Mars. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining. There has never been a more exciting time to be involved with the humans-to-Mars movement.JOIN TODAY
Through your support, we’re able to advance cutting-edge analog research, deliver meaningful outreach and education initiatives, and empower chapter activities worldwide. Every contribution helps sustain our work and brings us one step closer to making Mars exploration a reality.
DONATE today to support these programs and more!
Can’t Get Enough Mars? Neither Can We!
Check out other exciting stories and announcements on the Mars Society website. Have an interesting story or accomplishment to share? Send story suggestions to mstoltz@marssociety.org to be considered for publication.
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If anyone is interested in seeing links or images that were included in the email, a practical way of delivery would be by email. I'll send a copy to NewMarsMember(at)Gmail.com so anyone can request a copy.
However, after review of this post line by line, I think there are enough links to cover most of the material in this document.
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The email quoted below contains a report on creation of a new Mars Society Chapter in Costa Rica.
This document arrived by email today! It is chock full of reports on activities of the Mars Society, chapters and initiatives. Much of the focus is upon activities for young people. The Houston Chapter is featured, showing their recent collaboration with the North Houston NSS chapter in hosting science fair winners. This forum has been following the North Houston chapter for several years.
Red Planet Pulse Newsletter (May 2026)
New Mars Forums Mailer
·
Fri, May 1 at 6:04 PMRed Planet Pulse logo
May 2026Powered by chapters. Driven by members. Focused on Mars.
Editor’s Note
Greetings, Martian explorers!Spring is bringing new excitement to the global Mars Society community. From youth STEM initiatives to Mars analog research and field studies, there’s plenty to share!
In this edition:
● Isaacman emphasized the current Moon-to-Mars groundwork in NASA planning.● Mars Society 2026 International Convention announced
● Poster design for convention announced.
● International youth chapter engages young people around the world to explore the scientific, ethical, and humanitarian dimensions of Mars exploration.
● Costa Rica Chapter announcement
● Challenges, competitions, Mars novels, and more!
● Recent developments in Mars exploration news
Isaacman Emphasized the Current Moon-to-Mars Groundwork in NASA Planning
At the 2026 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Jared Isaacman, NASA’s 15th Administrator and aerospace leader, outlined a clear and pragmatic vision for humanity’s path to Mars. While much of his address focused on near-term lunar efforts, his message was unmistakable: Mars remains the ultimate destination, but getting there requires disciplined execution today.
Isaacman emphasized that current missions under the Artemis program are not detours, but essential stepping stones. The Moon serves as a proving ground where technologies, operations, and human systems can be tested and refined before committing to the far greater challenges of Mars. From resource utilization to sustained human presence, these efforts are laying the groundwork for deep-space exploration.
Isaacman stated, regarding the moon, “It’s the perfect proving ground to master what comes next.”
A central theme of his remarks was the need to accelerate the pace of space operations. Isaacman highlighted the importance of increasing launch frequency—from timelines measured in years to those measured in months—while expanding collaboration between government and commercial partners. This shift toward a more industrial, repeatable approach to spaceflight is critical for enabling the scale required for a Mars mission. He referred to these high-frequency lunar missions as, “Where we will master the skills necessary for when the day comes that NASA astronauts embark on a journey to plant the stars and stripes on Mars.”
Although Mars was not the immediate focus of current programs, it was clearly positioned as the strategic north star. Technologies such as advanced propulsion, long-duration life support, and deep-space mission architectures are all being developed with Mars in mind. In this framework, each Artemis mission represents incremental progress toward a much larger objective.
By Jennifer Jones | On-site coverage, Space Symposium — April 13, 2026, Colorado Springs
Save the Date - 2026 Mars Society International Convention
Get ready for the 29th Annual International Mars Society Convention — the place to be for anyone excited about the future of Mars exploration. Join scientists, engineers, aerospace executives, space journalists, and space advocates from around the world for a few days packed with talks, panels, and big ideas about getting humans to the Red Planet.
This year’s convention will take place October 22-24 on the University of Southern California (USC) campus in Los Angeles, bringing the conversation right to the heart of the Mars community. Whether you’re presenting research or just curious about what’s next for space exploration, there’s something here for you.
Online registration is now open, so be sure to grab your spot. And if you’ve got research, ideas, or projects to share, don’t forget to submit an abstract and be a leader in the conversation!
Finally, please stay tuned via the organization’s social media platforms for regular updates about the 2026 convention, including speaker and panel announcements. We hope to see you at USC this fall!
Poster Design Competition for 2026 Mars Society Convention
In addition to all the fun, learning, and advocating planned for the upcoming International Mars Society Convention in October, the organization is excited to announce its annual poster design contest—and we’re calling on creative minds around the world to take part.
If you have a passion for graphic design and a love for Mars and space exploration, this is your opportunity to help shape the visual identity of our biggest event of the year.
Chapter Highlights & Local Activities
Global Youth Philanthropy (GYP) Chapter Launches a New Generation of Mars Advocates
The Mars Society is excited to spotlight one of its newest and most innovative chapters: the Global Youth Philanthropy (GYP) Chapter, led by Michael Wang. Emerging from an organization already dedicated to empowering young people through global collaboration, storytelling, and research, the GYP Chapter represents a unique and forward-thinking approach to Mars advocacy. With active participation spanning Boston, Canada, and China, the chapter reflects a truly international foundation from its inception. Rather than viewing Mars exploration as separate from challenges on Earth, GYP sees it as a natural extension of its mission—connecting questions of sustainability, cooperation, and the future of humanity across both worlds.
What sets the GYP Chapter apart is its focus on youth engagement through creativity and global dialogue. In its first year, the chapter is launching its flagship initiative, “Voices for Mars: Global Youth Roundtable,” an online event designed to bring together young people from around the world to explore the scientific, ethical, and humanitarian dimensions of Mars exploration. Early collaboration with international Mars Society chapters—including Costa Rica, and China—demonstrates the global reach and momentum already building behind this effort. Notably, the collaboration extends beyond events: the Costa Rica Chapter Leader has joined the GYP advisory board, further strengthening international ties and shared leadership. Alongside this, GYP is developing a series of short, engaging educational videos aimed at making Mars exploration more accessible and inspiring to younger audiences.
Looking ahead, the GYP Chapter envisions building a vibrant, interconnected global network of future Mars leaders—connecting students, researchers, and advocates through mentorship, collaborative projects, and cross-cultural partnerships. Their approach emphasizes not only participation, but leadership—empowering young people to actively shape the future of space exploration. At the same time, the chapter brings a valuable perspective to the Mars Society by highlighting the humanitarian implications of Mars exploration, including how technologies and international cooperation in space can benefit life on Earth.
As the GYP Chapter officially launches with its online celebration on April 4, it stands as a powerful example of how the next generation is stepping forward to carry the mission onward. By blending science, storytelling, and global citizenship, this chapter is helping to expand both the reach and the meaning of Mars exploration.
Houston Chapter & SEFH Winners
The Houston Chapter teamed with the North Houston Chapter of the National Space Society as a Special Awarding Agency at the Science and Engineering Fair Houston (SEFH) on February 14th. Covering 23 counties and 1,200 students in grades 8–12, judges from the Mars Society selected several standout projects.
Winners will present at upcoming chapter meetings and receive Dr. Robert Zubrin–autographed books, along with other awards.
Mars Society ambassadors and members are encouraged to share local events, mentor young participants, and support chapter expansion globally.
Houston Mars Society Chapter Facebook page — Visit now!
Costa Rica Chapter Ignites a New Space Frontier
The Mars Society is proud to highlight the launch of the Mars Society Chapter of Costa Rica (MSCR), led by Chapter President Manfred Xirinachs—a bold and inspiring effort to help build a space industry from the ground up. Led by a passionate vision to create opportunities where few previously existed, the chapter emerges from years of grassroots work, including the founding of the Red PlaNet aerospace organization and the development of the Summit Tower microgravity facility.
These efforts culminated in international collaboration through an analog astronaut mission at Habitat Marte in Brazil, where the global reach and impact of the Mars Society became clear—and the motivation to bring that opportunity back to Costa Rica took shape.
Now officially established, the Costa Rica Chapter is already moving forward with ambitious plans to connect local talent with global space initiatives. Early efforts include organizing hands-on engineering competitions, hosting public exhibitions to showcase space technology, and building pathways to help candidates prepare for international analog missions.
With a focus on training and empowering a new generation of contributors, the chapter aims to demonstrate that meaningful participation in space exploration is possible from anywhere in the world. Their vision aligns powerfully with the Mars Society mission: to build the infrastructure, talent, and momentum today that will carry humanity to Mars tomorrow.
Chapter Growth Strategy: Leveraging LinkedIn for Outreach
Mars Society Director of Chapters Ron Storie is encouraging Chapter Leaders to use LinkedIn as a powerful outreach tool for recruitment and engagement. Over the past six months, he has built more than 3,000 connections—reporting greater success in forming meaningful relationships than with other platforms. These efforts have helped launch a new chapter in Costa Rica, which is relying almost completely on LinkedIn, and are supporting growth in the Dominican Republic and the University of New Mexico.
LinkedIn enables Chapter Leaders to build targeted local networks by connecting with professionals interested in space, science, and education. It also provides tools to promote events, share content across platforms, and identify potential members and partners, making it an efficient and strategic way to expand chapter reach and impact.
Find a Chapter near you
Mars Challenges & Youth ProgramsFifth Annual International Mission to Mars Design Program
High school students ages 13–19 worldwide can apply to participate in a virtual human mission to Mars engineering design competition (June 8 – July 10, 2026) organized by the Mars Society and its education director Nicole Willett.Teams will address habitats, life support, power, mobility, scientific instruments, and crew operations, guided and lectured by NASA engineers, aerospace experts, and senior Mars Society mentors.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM PST.
University Rover Challenge (URC 2026)
May 28–30, Mars Desert Research Station, Utah
The University Rover Challenge (URC) is the premier international robotics competition for university teams, held annually at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. Student-built rovers are tested in realistic Mars-like conditions, performing tasks such as autonomous navigation, scientific sampling, and equipment operation.
The competition challenges participants to apply engineering, programming, and teamwork skills while simulating the complexities of human exploration on Mars. Led by director Kevin Sloan, URC provides an unparalleled hands-on experience, inspiring the next generation of space engineers and scientists.
Mars Food Challenge - Mars to Table
The Mars to Table Challenge allows multidisciplinary teams to design integrated, Earth-independent food systems for long-duration human missions. This competition emphasizes closed-loop sustainability, crew nutrition, and terrestrial applications.
Teams are developing systems through September 2026, with NASA prize money for U.S. participants and recognition for international teams. The entry registration deadline for the NASA Mars to Table Food Challenge is July 31, 2026, at 8:59 PM EDT.
Featured Content
Zubrin: Don’t Let the Moon Derail Mars
Mars Society President Dr. Robert Zubrin critiques Elon Musk’s apparent pivot toward the Moon, warning it could delay or derail humanity’s push to Mars. The op-ed emphasizes that while the Moon may seem easier to reach, it is far less suited for building a self-sustaining human presence than Mars.
Read more: https://www.marssociety.org/news/2026/0 … rin-op-ed/.
From Utah to Mars: Inside a Simulated Future of Human Exploration
A recent Harper’s Magazine feature article follows an analog astronaut experience at the Mars Society’s Mars Desert Research Station, where participants simulate missions in a Mars-like environment to prepare for future exploration. It blends humor and skepticism, portraying the program as part science, part experiment in human resilience—and part reflection of our enduring desire to reach Mars.
Read more: https://www.marssociety.org/news/2026/0 … e-on-mars/.
How a Visit to NASA Inspired a Novel (Red Planet Bound Blog)
Acclaimed sci-fi author Amie Kaufman describes how a visit to NASA helped spark the idea for a Mars-based novel, showing how real-world science can fuel imaginative storytelling. The blog also highlights the back-and-forth between fiction and science, where writers draw inspiration from space exploration while scientists themselves are often inspired by stories.
Read more: https://www.marssociety.org/news/2026/0 … -rpb-blog/.
Red Planet Live Update
Red Planet Live (RPL), hosted by our popular science communicator Ashton Zeth, is currently on a brief hiatus while Ashton is on maternity leave.
We’re excited for the show’s return and will provide more details soon through the Mars Society’s social platforms. In the meantime, explore the RPL archives and catch up on earlier podcast episodes on YouTube.
RPL is available across major platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Mars Exploration News — Recent Highlights
Nuclear Spacecraft to Mars: NASA’s SR-1 Freedom Mission
NASA has announced an ambitious new step toward deep-space exploration with the planned launch of Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom, the first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft, targeting Mars before the end of 2028. Designed to demonstrate advanced nuclear electric propulsion, the mission represents a major leap in enabling efficient, long-duration travel beyond the Moon.
When SR-1 Freedom reaches Mars, it will deploy the Skyfall payload—Ingenuity-class helicopters intended to continue exploring the Martian surface—marking a significant expansion of aerial exploration on the Red Planet. This mission not only advances propulsion technology but also lays the groundwork for sustained human and robotic exploration of Mars and beyond.
This announcement comes as NASA unveils initiatives to achieve America’s National Space Policy, which also includes going back to the moon, building a Moon Base, ensuring American presence in low Earth orbit, and advancing world-changing discoveries.
Read more: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa- … ce-policy/.
Underground Water on Mars Suggests Extended Habitability
NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered more than 20 complex organic compounds preserved in Martian rock dating back 3.5 billion years—including several types never before confirmed on Mars. These molecules, spanning carbon-, sulfur-, and nitrogen-based chemistry, demonstrate that ancient organic material can survive the planet’s harsh environment far longer than previously thought. While not evidence of life, the discovery significantly advances our understanding of Mars’ past habitability and brings scientists one step closer to answering one of humanity’s biggest questions: Was Mars ever alive?
Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-70656-0.
Perseverance AI Navigation Integration
NASA’s Perseverance rover has used AI planning to autonomously navigate terrain on Mars — a first for the mission — and continues exploring the ancient delta region of Jezero Crater, providing deeper insight into the planet’s watery past and environments that could have once supported life. The autonomous drive capability increases the rover’s science productivity by enabling safer, faster traversal with less human intervention.
Read more: https://www.nasa.gov/missions/mars-2020 … e-on-mars/.
Blue Origin & NASA ESCAPADE
NASA and Rocket Lab’s ESCAPADE mission, launched atop a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, sent twin satellites — “Blue” and “Gold” — toward Mars to study how the solar wind interacts with the planet’s weak magnetic field. This research will improve the understanding of atmospheric loss and space weather dynamics around Mars as the spacecraft prepares for Mars orbit insertion in 2027.
Read more: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/escapade/.
Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Mars Science Efforts
A proposed White House budget for fiscal year 2027 has raised serious concerns about its impact on NASA’s Mars research efforts. The plan includes a nearly 47% reduction to NASA’s science programs and introduces a loosely defined “Mars Technology” funding line with minimal detail, raising questions about future priorities and transparency.
Critics also warn the proposal could strain international partnerships, including NASA’s role in supporting the European Space Agency’s Rosalind Franklin Mars rover, while highlighting that high-quality science data from Mars remains heavily dependent on sustained public investment.
Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy … r-AA20O4Qs.
Become a Part of the Mars Society Movement
The Mars Society is the world’s largest and most influential space advocacy organization dedicated to the human exploration and settlement of Mars. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining. There has never been a more exciting time to be involved with the humans-to-Mars movement.JOIN TODAY
Through your support, we’re able to advance cutting-edge analog research, deliver meaningful outreach and education initiatives, and empower chapter activities worldwide. Every contribution helps sustain our work and brings us one step closer to making Mars exploration a reality.
DONATE today to support these programs and more!
Can’t Get Enough Mars? Neither Can We!
Check out other exciting stories and announcements on the Mars Society website. Have an interesting story or accomplishment to share? Send story suggestions to mstoltz@marssociety.org to be considered for publication.
Thank you for your support
of The Mars Society’s mission.
Together, we’re building the future of human exploration and settlement on Mars!The Future of Space
Exploration Starts Here.
LEARN MORECopyright (C) 2026 The Mars Society, Inc.. All rights reserved. You are receiving this you joined the Mars Society or gave us your email address.
Our mailing address is:
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Golden, CO 80402
If anyone is interested in seeing links or images that were included in the email, a practical way of delivery would be by email. I'll send a copy to NewMarsMember(at)Gmail.com so anyone can request a copy.
However, after review of this post line by line, I think there are enough links to cover most of the material in this document.
(th)
This document arrived by email today! It is chock full of reports on activities of the Mars Society, chapters and initiatives. Much of the focus is upon activities for young people. The Houston Chapter is featured, showing their recent collaboration with the North Houston NSS chapter in hosting science fair winners. This forum has been following the North Houston chapter for several years.
Red Planet Pulse Newsletter (May 2026)
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May 2026Powered by chapters. Driven by members. Focused on Mars.
Editor’s Note
Greetings, Martian explorers!Spring is bringing new excitement to the global Mars Society community. From youth STEM initiatives to Mars analog research and field studies, there’s plenty to share!
In this edition:
● Isaacman emphasized the current Moon-to-Mars groundwork in NASA planning.● Mars Society 2026 International Convention announced
● Poster design for convention announced.
● International youth chapter engages young people around the world to explore the scientific, ethical, and humanitarian dimensions of Mars exploration.
● Costa Rica Chapter announcement
● Challenges, competitions, Mars novels, and more!
● Recent developments in Mars exploration news
Isaacman Emphasized the Current Moon-to-Mars Groundwork in NASA Planning
At the 2026 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Jared Isaacman, NASA’s 15th Administrator and aerospace leader, outlined a clear and pragmatic vision for humanity’s path to Mars. While much of his address focused on near-term lunar efforts, his message was unmistakable: Mars remains the ultimate destination, but getting there requires disciplined execution today.
Isaacman emphasized that current missions under the Artemis program are not detours, but essential stepping stones. The Moon serves as a proving ground where technologies, operations, and human systems can be tested and refined before committing to the far greater challenges of Mars. From resource utilization to sustained human presence, these efforts are laying the groundwork for deep-space exploration.
Isaacman stated, regarding the moon, “It’s the perfect proving ground to master what comes next.”
A central theme of his remarks was the need to accelerate the pace of space operations. Isaacman highlighted the importance of increasing launch frequency—from timelines measured in years to those measured in months—while expanding collaboration between government and commercial partners. This shift toward a more industrial, repeatable approach to spaceflight is critical for enabling the scale required for a Mars mission. He referred to these high-frequency lunar missions as, “Where we will master the skills necessary for when the day comes that NASA astronauts embark on a journey to plant the stars and stripes on Mars.”
Although Mars was not the immediate focus of current programs, it was clearly positioned as the strategic north star. Technologies such as advanced propulsion, long-duration life support, and deep-space mission architectures are all being developed with Mars in mind. In this framework, each Artemis mission represents incremental progress toward a much larger objective.
By Jennifer Jones | On-site coverage, Space Symposium — April 13, 2026, Colorado Springs
Save the Date - 2026 Mars Society International Convention
Get ready for the 29th Annual International Mars Society Convention — the place to be for anyone excited about the future of Mars exploration. Join scientists, engineers, aerospace executives, space journalists, and space advocates from around the world for a few days packed with talks, panels, and big ideas about getting humans to the Red Planet.
This year’s convention will take place October 22-24 on the University of Southern California (USC) campus in Los Angeles, bringing the conversation right to the heart of the Mars community. Whether you’re presenting research or just curious about what’s next for space exploration, there’s something here for you.
Online registration is now open, so be sure to grab your spot. And if you’ve got research, ideas, or projects to share, don’t forget to submit an abstract and be a leader in the conversation!
Finally, please stay tuned via the organization’s social media platforms for regular updates about the 2026 convention, including speaker and panel announcements. We hope to see you at USC this fall!
Poster Design Competition for 2026 Mars Society Convention
In addition to all the fun, learning, and advocating planned for the upcoming International Mars Society Convention in October, the organization is excited to announce its annual poster design contest—and we’re calling on creative minds around the world to take part.
If you have a passion for graphic design and a love for Mars and space exploration, this is your opportunity to help shape the visual identity of our biggest event of the year.
Chapter Highlights & Local Activities
Global Youth Philanthropy (GYP) Chapter Launches a New Generation of Mars Advocates
The Mars Society is excited to spotlight one of its newest and most innovative chapters: the Global Youth Philanthropy (GYP) Chapter, led by Michael Wang. Emerging from an organization already dedicated to empowering young people through global collaboration, storytelling, and research, the GYP Chapter represents a unique and forward-thinking approach to Mars advocacy. With active participation spanning Boston, Canada, and China, the chapter reflects a truly international foundation from its inception. Rather than viewing Mars exploration as separate from challenges on Earth, GYP sees it as a natural extension of its mission—connecting questions of sustainability, cooperation, and the future of humanity across both worlds.
What sets the GYP Chapter apart is its focus on youth engagement through creativity and global dialogue. In its first year, the chapter is launching its flagship initiative, “Voices for Mars: Global Youth Roundtable,” an online event designed to bring together young people from around the world to explore the scientific, ethical, and humanitarian dimensions of Mars exploration. Early collaboration with international Mars Society chapters—including Costa Rica, and China—demonstrates the global reach and momentum already building behind this effort. Notably, the collaboration extends beyond events: the Costa Rica Chapter Leader has joined the GYP advisory board, further strengthening international ties and shared leadership. Alongside this, GYP is developing a series of short, engaging educational videos aimed at making Mars exploration more accessible and inspiring to younger audiences.
Looking ahead, the GYP Chapter envisions building a vibrant, interconnected global network of future Mars leaders—connecting students, researchers, and advocates through mentorship, collaborative projects, and cross-cultural partnerships. Their approach emphasizes not only participation, but leadership—empowering young people to actively shape the future of space exploration. At the same time, the chapter brings a valuable perspective to the Mars Society by highlighting the humanitarian implications of Mars exploration, including how technologies and international cooperation in space can benefit life on Earth.
As the GYP Chapter officially launches with its online celebration on April 4, it stands as a powerful example of how the next generation is stepping forward to carry the mission onward. By blending science, storytelling, and global citizenship, this chapter is helping to expand both the reach and the meaning of Mars exploration.
Houston Chapter & SEFH Winners
The Houston Chapter teamed with the North Houston Chapter of the National Space Society as a Special Awarding Agency at the Science and Engineering Fair Houston (SEFH) on February 14th. Covering 23 counties and 1,200 students in grades 8–12, judges from the Mars Society selected several standout projects.
Winners will present at upcoming chapter meetings and receive Dr. Robert Zubrin–autographed books, along with other awards.
Mars Society ambassadors and members are encouraged to share local events, mentor young participants, and support chapter expansion globally.
Houston Mars Society Chapter Facebook page — Visit now!
Costa Rica Chapter Ignites a New Space Frontier
The Mars Society is proud to highlight the launch of the Mars Society Chapter of Costa Rica (MSCR), led by Chapter President Manfred Xirinachs—a bold and inspiring effort to help build a space industry from the ground up. Led by a passionate vision to create opportunities where few previously existed, the chapter emerges from years of grassroots work, including the founding of the Red PlaNet aerospace organization and the development of the Summit Tower microgravity facility.
These efforts culminated in international collaboration through an analog astronaut mission at Habitat Marte in Brazil, where the global reach and impact of the Mars Society became clear—and the motivation to bring that opportunity back to Costa Rica took shape.
Now officially established, the Costa Rica Chapter is already moving forward with ambitious plans to connect local talent with global space initiatives. Early efforts include organizing hands-on engineering competitions, hosting public exhibitions to showcase space technology, and building pathways to help candidates prepare for international analog missions.
With a focus on training and empowering a new generation of contributors, the chapter aims to demonstrate that meaningful participation in space exploration is possible from anywhere in the world. Their vision aligns powerfully with the Mars Society mission: to build the infrastructure, talent, and momentum today that will carry humanity to Mars tomorrow.
Chapter Growth Strategy: Leveraging LinkedIn for Outreach
Mars Society Director of Chapters Ron Storie is encouraging Chapter Leaders to use LinkedIn as a powerful outreach tool for recruitment and engagement. Over the past six months, he has built more than 3,000 connections—reporting greater success in forming meaningful relationships than with other platforms. These efforts have helped launch a new chapter in Costa Rica, which is relying almost completely on LinkedIn, and are supporting growth in the Dominican Republic and the University of New Mexico.
LinkedIn enables Chapter Leaders to build targeted local networks by connecting with professionals interested in space, science, and education. It also provides tools to promote events, share content across platforms, and identify potential members and partners, making it an efficient and strategic way to expand chapter reach and impact.
Find a Chapter near you
Mars Challenges & Youth ProgramsFifth Annual International Mission to Mars Design Program
High school students ages 13–19 worldwide can apply to participate in a virtual human mission to Mars engineering design competition (June 8 – July 10, 2026) organized by the Mars Society and its education director Nicole Willett.Teams will address habitats, life support, power, mobility, scientific instruments, and crew operations, guided and lectured by NASA engineers, aerospace experts, and senior Mars Society mentors.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM PST.
University Rover Challenge (URC 2026)
May 28–30, Mars Desert Research Station, Utah
The University Rover Challenge (URC) is the premier international robotics competition for university teams, held annually at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. Student-built rovers are tested in realistic Mars-like conditions, performing tasks such as autonomous navigation, scientific sampling, and equipment operation.
The competition challenges participants to apply engineering, programming, and teamwork skills while simulating the complexities of human exploration on Mars. Led by director Kevin Sloan, URC provides an unparalleled hands-on experience, inspiring the next generation of space engineers and scientists.
Mars Food Challenge - Mars to Table
The Mars to Table Challenge allows multidisciplinary teams to design integrated, Earth-independent food systems for long-duration human missions. This competition emphasizes closed-loop sustainability, crew nutrition, and terrestrial applications.
Teams are developing systems through September 2026, with NASA prize money for U.S. participants and recognition for international teams. The entry registration deadline for the NASA Mars to Table Food Challenge is July 31, 2026, at 8:59 PM EDT.
Featured Content
Zubrin: Don’t Let the Moon Derail Mars
Mars Society President Dr. Robert Zubrin critiques Elon Musk’s apparent pivot toward the Moon, warning it could delay or derail humanity’s push to Mars. The op-ed emphasizes that while the Moon may seem easier to reach, it is far less suited for building a self-sustaining human presence than Mars.
Read more: https://www.marssociety.org/news/2026/0 … rin-op-ed/.
From Utah to Mars: Inside a Simulated Future of Human Exploration
A recent Harper’s Magazine feature article follows an analog astronaut experience at the Mars Society’s Mars Desert Research Station, where participants simulate missions in a Mars-like environment to prepare for future exploration. It blends humor and skepticism, portraying the program as part science, part experiment in human resilience—and part reflection of our enduring desire to reach Mars.
Read more: https://www.marssociety.org/news/2026/0 … e-on-mars/.
How a Visit to NASA Inspired a Novel (Red Planet Bound Blog)
Acclaimed sci-fi author Amie Kaufman describes how a visit to NASA helped spark the idea for a Mars-based novel, showing how real-world science can fuel imaginative storytelling. The blog also highlights the back-and-forth between fiction and science, where writers draw inspiration from space exploration while scientists themselves are often inspired by stories.
Read more: https://www.marssociety.org/news/2026/0 … -rpb-blog/.
Red Planet Live Update
Red Planet Live (RPL), hosted by our popular science communicator Ashton Zeth, is currently on a brief hiatus while Ashton is on maternity leave.
We’re excited for the show’s return and will provide more details soon through the Mars Society’s social platforms. In the meantime, explore the RPL archives and catch up on earlier podcast episodes on YouTube.
RPL is available across major platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Mars Exploration News — Recent Highlights
Nuclear Spacecraft to Mars: NASA’s SR-1 Freedom Mission
NASA has announced an ambitious new step toward deep-space exploration with the planned launch of Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom, the first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft, targeting Mars before the end of 2028. Designed to demonstrate advanced nuclear electric propulsion, the mission represents a major leap in enabling efficient, long-duration travel beyond the Moon.
When SR-1 Freedom reaches Mars, it will deploy the Skyfall payload—Ingenuity-class helicopters intended to continue exploring the Martian surface—marking a significant expansion of aerial exploration on the Red Planet. This mission not only advances propulsion technology but also lays the groundwork for sustained human and robotic exploration of Mars and beyond.
This announcement comes as NASA unveils initiatives to achieve America’s National Space Policy, which also includes going back to the moon, building a Moon Base, ensuring American presence in low Earth orbit, and advancing world-changing discoveries.
Read more: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa- … ce-policy/.
Underground Water on Mars Suggests Extended Habitability
NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered more than 20 complex organic compounds preserved in Martian rock dating back 3.5 billion years—including several types never before confirmed on Mars. These molecules, spanning carbon-, sulfur-, and nitrogen-based chemistry, demonstrate that ancient organic material can survive the planet’s harsh environment far longer than previously thought. While not evidence of life, the discovery significantly advances our understanding of Mars’ past habitability and brings scientists one step closer to answering one of humanity’s biggest questions: Was Mars ever alive?
Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-70656-0.
Perseverance AI Navigation Integration
NASA’s Perseverance rover has used AI planning to autonomously navigate terrain on Mars — a first for the mission — and continues exploring the ancient delta region of Jezero Crater, providing deeper insight into the planet’s watery past and environments that could have once supported life. The autonomous drive capability increases the rover’s science productivity by enabling safer, faster traversal with less human intervention.
Read more: https://www.nasa.gov/missions/mars-2020 … e-on-mars/.
Blue Origin & NASA ESCAPADE
NASA and Rocket Lab’s ESCAPADE mission, launched atop a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, sent twin satellites — “Blue” and “Gold” — toward Mars to study how the solar wind interacts with the planet’s weak magnetic field. This research will improve the understanding of atmospheric loss and space weather dynamics around Mars as the spacecraft prepares for Mars orbit insertion in 2027.
Read more: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/escapade/.
Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Mars Science Efforts
A proposed White House budget for fiscal year 2027 has raised serious concerns about its impact on NASA’s Mars research efforts. The plan includes a nearly 47% reduction to NASA’s science programs and introduces a loosely defined “Mars Technology” funding line with minimal detail, raising questions about future priorities and transparency.
Critics also warn the proposal could strain international partnerships, including NASA’s role in supporting the European Space Agency’s Rosalind Franklin Mars rover, while highlighting that high-quality science data from Mars remains heavily dependent on sustained public investment.
Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy … r-AA20O4Qs.
Become a Part of the Mars Society Movement
The Mars Society is the world’s largest and most influential space advocacy organization dedicated to the human exploration and settlement of Mars. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining. There has never been a more exciting time to be involved with the humans-to-Mars movement.JOIN TODAY
Through your support, we’re able to advance cutting-edge analog research, deliver meaningful outreach and education initiatives, and empower chapter activities worldwide. Every contribution helps sustain our work and brings us one step closer to making Mars exploration a reality.
DONATE today to support these programs and more!
Can’t Get Enough Mars? Neither Can We!
Check out other exciting stories and announcements on the Mars Society website. Have an interesting story or accomplishment to share? Send story suggestions to mstoltz@marssociety.org to be considered for publication.
Thank you for your support
of The Mars Society’s mission.
Together, we’re building the future of human exploration and settlement on Mars!The Future of Space
Exploration Starts Here.
LEARN MORECopyright (C) 2026 The Mars Society, Inc.. All rights reserved. You are receiving this you joined the Mars Society or gave us your email address.
Our mailing address is:
The Mars Society1100 Johnson Road, Suite 18257
Golden, CO 80402
If anyone is interested in seeing links or images that were included in the email, a practical way of delivery would be by email. I'll send a copy to NewMarsMember(at)Gmail.com so anyone can request a copy.
However, after review of this post line by line, I think there are enough links to cover most of the material in this document.
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were ONE incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
LinkedIn sent another introduction of members. The interests seem to be media and AI.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000. << scan is scheduled for 2026/04/27
Previous ID was 239097 Current active post is 239110 - --> 13 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000. << scan is scheduled for 2026/04/27
Previous ID was 239086 Current active post is 239097 - --> 11 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
For RobertDyck ...
This post is about the development of a body of knowledge about food production for Large Ship for 1000 people.
In thinking about a habitat for 1000 people on Mars, kbd512 and SpaceNut were hard at work on a concept for an enclosed volume. They were making good progress before the recent hacker crash. The work is preserved in the archive, and they could pick it up at any time, and I hope that happens.
However, that initiative was limited to and focused upon providing for living space (and I presume working spaces) for 1000 people.
Your interests over many years have included food production and preparation, and upon occasion we've seen some interesting ideas, along with lots of supporting facts that offer glimpses of how a community might provide for itself.
It might be possible to use the structure of this forum to assemble all the information a group would need to provide for itself in a hostile environment such as space or the surface of Mars.
The structure of this forum seems (to me at least) to have been created with discussion as the organizing principle. As near as I can tell, at the time the forum was created, accumulation of knowledge was not on anyone's mind.
It seems to me we (this forum and all it's members) have gone about as far as is possible with the original structure. We are past the initial phase of enthusiasm for new ideas, and now well into the phase of doing serious planning.
The individuals who will be going to Mars are alive on Earth today. We could provide a way for those individuals, and all their on-Earth supporters, to communicate with each other, and to develop the detailed plans that are needed.
In past years, we have seen vigorous debates about how to do things, as well as occasional debates about what should be done.
I think we have an opportunity to move beyond the debates, and to make choices that allow for serious planning.
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were ONE incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
LinkedIn presented another set of member posts.
Yesterday afternoon we received and posted the monthly update from Airloom wind systems.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000. << scan is scheduled for 2026/04/27
Previous ID was 239062 Current active post is 239086 - --> 24 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were ONE incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
LinkedIn presented another set of member posts.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000. << scan is scheduled for 2026/04/27
Previous ID was 239036 Current active post is 239062 - --> 26 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000. << scan is scheduled for 2026/04/27
Previous ID was 238967 Current active post is 239036 - --> 69 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000.
Previous ID was 238940 Current active post is 238967 - --> 27 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were TWO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
One email was from Dropbox, noting our delivery of three files created by GW Johnson.
The second was another note from LinkedIn, showcasing work by selected members.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000.
Previous ID was 238927 Current active post is 238940 - --> 13 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000.
Previous ID was 238909 Current active post is 238927 - --> 18 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000.
Previous ID was 238907 Current active post is 238909 - --> 2 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were ONE incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
LinkedIn sent another of their occasional selections of member highlights.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000.
Previous ID was 238871 Current active post is 238907 - --> 36 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000.
Previous ID was 238862 Current active post is 238871 - --> 9 new posts since previous report
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 238000 The next scan will be run at 239000.
Previous ID was 238843 Current active post is 238862 - --> 19 new posts since previous report
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)
NewMarsMember@gmail.com portal is open for business.
There was/were NO incoming traffic item(s) at the Portal this morning. NO email(s) was/were sent.
For existing registered members who have lost your password ... If you remember the email address you used to register, you can request a recovery email at that address. If you no longer have the email available (as could happen over 20+ years) just write to NewMarsMember@gmail.com email address. Your request will be forwarded to SpaceNut, who has the tools available to assist as needed.
The images server at http://new-mars.org/phpBB3 is working.
NewMars members enrolled include:
Site Administrator (shared by kbd512 and tahanson43206)
GW Johnson
kbd512
tahanson43206
SpaceNut
Calliban
Update: If a member of ** this ** forum applies for an account on the Image Server, please let us (Admins) know, so we can look for your User ID in the waiting room.
The Azure VM is responding once again. I suspect it had gone to sleep due to dis-use. Microsoft said it would pull the plug on or about November 14th of 2025, but it has not yet done so. The non-response was due to the router IP address not being in the white list at the Azure site. There are several routers here and they compete with each other for connection.
The images server at http://NewMars.com/phpBB3 is offline. The new server supports direct display of images.
The main NewMars forum has been updated from 2012 to 2024 standards. It was activated live on Sunday 2024/12/01.
The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia.
To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Recordings of the 25th Anniversary Mars Society Conference are now available on YouTube.
We are happy to welcome former members back into the active community. It has been brought to my attention that a number of former members are marked as "banned". In many cases, this marking is a limitation of FluxBB, which is the forum software.
Because of the onslaught of thousands upon thousands of spammers over 20+ years, the decision was made to close off access to inactive accounts. Unfortunately, the only mechanism available is the "banning" tool. If you are an older member and you find your account has been banned, it may have been locked to prevent hacker access. You can ask SpaceNut to reactivate the account. See the procedure below. Those who were banned for inappropriate behavior may also apply. SpaceNut will then have the opportunity to evaluate your application.
SpaceNut is in the process of upgrading members from "banned" to inActive. Since there are over 1000 folks caught up in this situation due to the spammers, it is going to take SpaceNut a while to complete the upgrade.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
***
We have 18,370 freshly refurbished User Id's ready for new members.
A quality assurance run is scheduled every 1000 posts, to find any posts not accessible upon lookup.
Current stopping point is 237000 The next scan will be run at 238000.
Previous ID was 238224 Current active post is 238843 - --> 19 new posts since previous report
The Daily Recap post will contain links to the posts in the list above.
Read Post #2 of this topic for procedures to apply for membership. Mention specific assistance you wish to provide.
For all ... we really ** are ** looking for members who want to make a difference by helping others with projects, or providing leadership on new projects. We have a ready supply of folks who can and will make comments and offer suggestions. We don't need more folks in that specialty. We ** do ** need folks who can and ** will ** help project leaders already trying to achieve something in the real universe, or who have a vision of life on Mars they'd like to pursue.
In 2026, as we look back over 20+ years of forum activity, we have an opportunity to think about the value the forum provided for it's members. The very first post shows an example. The first post in this forum is dated 2001-09-04. Author was John Creighton from Nova Scotia. To see it enter: http://NewMars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1#p1
Mr. Creighton's opening post offered to share knowledge he possessed with others.
This topic was launched by SpaceNut 2020-03-01 12:52:20>> 1789 days to Post #1520 on 2025/01/23
Daily reports started 2020/01/03 at post #51 Days elapsed since Post #51 > #1520 >> 1469 posts (not all were daily updates)
The "open for business message" first appeared 2021-05-11 in Post #172 1351 days ago >> 1349 posts
https://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.ph … 59#p179759
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(th)