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WRT the Translife project, and speaking as a member of the International Steering Committee (ISC) of the Mars Society:
1. The project was originally initiated by the Mars Society.
2. MIT were initially assigned as project managers, with their team reporting into the Society's ISC. Shortly thereafter, GWU and UQ (Australia) joined the project
3. During 2002 gaps opened between the Mars Society and MIT, with the MIT project team taking the project more and more in their own direction.
4. At the time the project was initiated, Elon Musk was not involved in either the Mars Society or the project itself, therefore the bulletin published by the Mars Society remains correct in not mentioning him, as it is an historical document, rather than a "live" status report.
5. As it stands, Translife as a project is defunct. MIT is currently co-ordinating a project called the Mars Gravity Biosatellite Mission, which is divorced from both the Mars Society and somewhat removed from the original Translife concept. At this point it time, it is fair to say it is unclear whether the MGBS will result in an actual mission.
6. The Mars Society and Mars Society UK are engaged on moves to re-invigorate the original concepts of Translife and develop a project that will result in a flyable mission.
Hope this clarifies things.
Just a reminder to all:
The 4th European Mars Conference (EMC-4) is this year being hosted by the Mars Society UK at the Walton Hall Campus of the Open University.
Dates: 8th-10th October 2004
Confirmed* Speakers:
Dr. Andrew Ball (PSSRI - Mars, Phobos and Deimos Survey Mission)
Dr. Loredana Bessone (ESA - Aurora Moon/Mars human mission studies)
Dr. Alex Ellery (Imperial College - Robotic exploration)
Dr. Rihcard Fisackerly (ESA - Aurora strategic planning)
Dr. Kevin Fong (Imperial College - Space Biomedical studies)
Dr. David Parker (British National Space Centre)
Professor John Zarnecki (Titan's Huygens lander)
Dr. Robert Zubrin (The Mars Society)
More to follow!
The event commences on Friday 8th October with a panel discussion followed by a buffet reception.
Saturday and Sunday will comprise plenary session talks, dicussions, debates and presentations from Mars Society members.
Saturday night will include the (optional) Mars Society Dinner.
A full weekend of events for Mars enthusiasts everywhere.
For further details visit: http://www.marssociety.org.uk/EMC4-OU/]the EMC-4 website
Come along your self - and spread the word!
* All speakers subject to professional commitments.
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