2020 Mars Society Convention

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-08 19:07:50

The focus for February 7 and 8 is Video #51

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqiPNEF … F&index=51

Paul Meillon - City State Design Contest - 23rd Annual International Mars Society Convention

This is a 30 minute presentation.

Edit#1: This was an interesting presentation (to me for sure!) ... the speaker is from Northern Canada. His opinion about the unsuitability of Mars sunlight for agriculture should (in my opinion at least) be given some attention. The speaker stated unequivocally that the sunlight of Mars, even at the equator, is insufficient to grow crops. He made the decision to put ALL agriculture underground, and he chose to provide robust nuclear reactors to provide sufficient power to give the residents of his proposed city a comfortable life.

A caveat I would make is that this gent is apparently persuaded that folks enjoy living in close proximity, and the fact that millions if not billions of humans do live packed close together is a persuasive argument if favor of the proposition.

However, the American pattern of stretching out as far as possible is very much in my thinking. I grew up in a rural environment, with a person about every square mile or so, with a city of 5000 considered high density "Big City" by the standards of the era.

The speaker put a lot of stock in the Intellectual Harvest that could be expected from forcing humans to live so close to the edge of survival for an extended period. There have been communities like that on Earth ... I'm thinking of cities in Russia in the far North, but there are probably many more.

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-02-08 19:56:39)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-09 18:26:21

The focus for February 9 and 10 is Video #52

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en2tPo0 … F&index=52

Tharsians @ USC Viterbi - City State Design Contest - 23rd Annual Mars Society Convention

This is a 30 minute presentation.

Edit after attending ... There were several interesting (to me for sure) ideas presented by the team. One design element was the decision to put all living space underground, and that led to a challenge from one of the moderators.

They are proposing something they call "solar balloons" but one of the moderators questioned if those would do any better in dust storms than land based solar panels. A follow up question about using solar power satellites was cut off by the time limits of the format.

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-02-09 19:29:27)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-09 19:26:30

The focus for February 11 and 12 is Video #53

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZhushY … F&index=53

Chapters Update - Nora Hovee - 23nd Annual International Mars Society Convention

Nora Hovee, Chapters Director, gives her annual report. Of 41 world wide chapters, 4 are new and 28 have been able to remain active despite pandemic restrictions. This report contains some of their highlights. For those who have questions, would like to join a chapter or start one, contact Nora at nhovee@marssociety.org.
"Working with our chapters this year has been a pleasant and encouraging surprise. When everything started shutting down last spring, I thought we would be on pause for 2020. People found a way!" -- Nora

Nora Hovee has a clear speaking style that helped her to summarize chapter activities around the world, and then to introduce new chapters in several countries.

(th)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-13 18:09:22

The focus for February 13 and 14 is Video #54

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbPNxr6 … F&index=54

Marspedia 2020 Progress Report - James Burk & Frank Crossman - 23rd Annual Mars Society Convention

This video looks to be timely for the NewMars forum, as we are discussing how we might be able to implement permanent storage for educational materials, on one hand, and project specifications on the other.

Edit#1: I'm back from "attending" the talk by James Burk and Frank Crossman.

I'd like to encourage everyone to try to schedule time for this presentation. The ever flowing river of the NewMars forum produces the same information over and over again. It ** seems ** that the Marspedia project is an attempt to solidify information (with the understanding it can and will be updated if necessary).

James Burk seemed (to me at least) to be suggesting that there is an effort underway to try to help with projects.

Edit#2: For SpaceNut ... any chance Frank Crossman might be willing to become a member of this forum to advise us on how to use Marspedia?

We sure have plenty of spare ID's sitting around available for new members ... 2082 at last count!

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-02-14 08:05:37)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-15 18:19:54

The focus for February 15 and 16 is Video #55

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0wNRh_ … F&index=55

James Melton - Spread the Word - 23rd Annual International Mars Society Convention

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-02-15 18:22:50)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-15 18:20:41

Here is a reminder of the Perseverance landing attempt watch party:

Mars Society Hosting Facebook Watch Party for Perseverance Rover Landing
The Mars Society will be hosting a virtual Facebook Watch Party for the upcoming landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover on the surface of the planet Mars.
Launched on June 30, 2020, “Percy” is scheduled to set down on February 18th inside the 28-mile-wide (45 kilometers) Jezero Crater, where it will then begin its mission to explore the nearby area in search of signs of past and present life.
We invite you to mark the arrival of the latest Mars rover by joining our live Facebook event (Thursday, February 18th - 11:45 am - 1:45 pm PT / 2:45-4:45 pm ET). Visit our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheMarsSociety) for more details and to join the live stream on the 18th.
As with previous Facebook events, an online chat room will operate along side the broadcast, with participants able to ask questions and make comments. Senior members of the Mars Society, including its president, Dr. Robert Zubrin, will be online as well.
We look forward to seeing you then, and we wish Percy a successful landing on the Red Planet!
The Mars Society
11111 West 8th Avenue, unit A
Lakewood, CO 80215 U.S.A.
www.marssociety.org
https://www.facebook.com/TheMarsSociety
@TheMarsSociety
Copyright (c) 2021 The Mars Society
All rights reserved.

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-02-15 18:20:58)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-17 18:51:11

The focus for February 17th and 18th is Video #56 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6mPwOn … F&index=56

Factories in Space - Erik Kulu - 23rd Annual International Mars Society Convention

This appears to be a talk fairly heavy with detailed slides ...

Time is given as 35 minutes

erik.kulu@factoriesinspace.com

www.factoriesinspace.com

www.linkedin.com/in/erikkulu

This is a review of a (to me for sure) surprising number of companies that have shown interest in participating in space related business, or have actually made moves in that direction. The presenter appears to believe that manufacturing in space will eventually exceed manufacturing on Earth. I am reminded (by this prediction) of the exact same scenario playing out as the United States gradually assumed the role of global leadership from Great Britain.

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-02-17 19:34:24)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-19 20:45:13

The focus for February 19th and 20th is Video #57

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkGKote … F&index=57

Space Force & Mars - Edward Heisler - 23nd Annual International Mars Society Convention
Title:
The U.S. Space Force represents a grave danger to the human exploration and settlement of Mars

Mr. Heisler has been a member of this forum for a while and has over 300 posts...

Profile
Personal
Username
EdwardHeisler
Title
Member
User activity
Posts
313 - Show all topics - Show all posts
Last post
2019-05-28 20:11:00
Registered
2017-09-20

I do not agree with the premise indicated by the title, but intend to try to listen with an open mind.

Edit#1: The presentation ended up coming across as reasonable, despite the title ... By now the Trump administration is history, and the concerns of those who were worried about the US building a space force to impose itself on everyone else seem (to me at least) less likely to continue.

On the other hand, Mr. Heisler's concern about triggering the Kessler Syndrome in LEO seemed reasonable, and his description of the consequences seems in line with predictions I have read elsewhere.

This video is followed by on on the Artemis Accord, which seems unlikely to win acceptance by the major global space players, but which seems to include some ideas that appeal to the US and it's allies.

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-02-20 19:31:46)

SpaceNut · 2021-02-19 21:14:24

you can find Edward Heisler on redit….for mars society

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-22 13:00:06

This just arrived by email:

Mars Society Launches New Indiegogo Crowdfunding for MarsVR Project to Support Humans-to-Mars
The Mars Society, the world's largest space advocacy group dedicated to the human exploration and settlement of the planet Mars, is pleased to announce a new Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its Mars Virtual Reality (MarsVR) project.
Project Goals
MarsVR will deliver a stunning Mars experience to schools, museums, members of the public and future space explorers. The goals of the project are to create a high-quality virtual reality simulation of future human exploration of the Red Planet as a tool for both public outreach within STEM programs in schools and museums and to train analog astronauts at our real-life Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) located in the Utah desert. There will also be a PC option for some of the core modules to encourage maximum accessibility for all.
Speaking about the project in our new documentary-style video trailer, Mars Society President and founder Dr. Robert Zubrin described how this new technology could make a huge impact on the future human exploration of the planet Mars:
"What we hope to demonstrate in our VR program is a new way of exploring Mars, one which could bring millions of people into the game, in terms of participating directly in the exploration of the Red Planet."
Campaign Details & Rewards
Our project aims to raise a minimum of $100,000 via its Indiegogo campaign over the next six weeks to directly fund the development and operations of MarsVR throughout 2021 and beyond. Assuming a successful campaign, we will release this application on the Steam platform as a free download, with additional modules with crew training, educational and research-oriented content available for purchase at modest amounts. If we exceed the initial 100K goal of the crowdfunding campaign, we will accelerate our long-term plans to work with museums and educational institutions to integrate MarsVR into their programs and curriculum.
Interested members of the public can contribute any amount to the Indiegogo campaign by visiting www.MarsVR.com. There are several pledge levels available which provide rewards such as an early “Beta” version of the MarsVR application, the ability to place names of individuals and companies within the VR application, and to sponsor schools and museums to get the experience first.
Also, for only the second time ever, the general public will be able to purchase time at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah by contributing to the project. Some larger rewards include a VR treadmill from our partner Infinadeck, similar to the VR treadmills seen in the movie “Ready Player One”, and the “Ultimate VR Package” which includes the latest VR hardware such as a haptic bodysuit, smell producing hardware, an Infinadeck treadmill, and a VR headset with a high-end laptop pre-configured for the entire multi-sensory experience.
New Partnerships
The Mars Society will be partnering with the industry-leading team at MXTReality in Seattle, Washington, who have developed over a hundred successful VR projects including a magic carpet ride over Seattle and a VR experience of bungee-jumping from the Space Needle, among other work for commercial, governmental, and aerospace industry companies. Jeff Rayner and his team are experts in all aspects of virtual reality and have already been partnering with many of the leading companies in the global VR industry.
The Mars Society and MXTReality will work together to grow an ecosystem of supporters, corporate partners, tools, resources, and new experiences for MarsVR and will strive to bring awareness of this work to many different communities, including NASA, the aerospace industry community, the space advocacy community, and members of the general public worldwide.
For more information and to participate in the campaign, visit www.MarsVR.com.
The Mars Society
11111 West 8th Avenue, unit A
Lakewood, CO 80215 U.S.A.
www.marssociety.org
https://www.facebook.com/TheMarsSociety
@TheMarsSociety
Copyright (c) 2021 The Mars Society
All rights reserved.

(th)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-22 13:12:31

The Focus for February 21st and 22nd is Video #58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ekUxvM … F&index=58

Artemis Accords and the Rule of Law - Art Harman - 23nd Annual International Mars Society Convention

This is a 40 minute presentation.

(th)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-23 19:17:58

The focus for February 23 and 24 is Video #59

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elXK0or … F&index=59

Simulation of Evacuation in Martian Conditions - Szymon Matkowski - 23rd Mars Society Convention

This is a 39 minute presentation.

Leszek Orzechowski
3 months ago
Thanks for a ton of great work on our colony design! A good space architecture study

I found this to be quite an interesting talk.

Leszek Orzechowski
3 months ago
Thanks for a ton of great work on our colony design! A good space architecture study

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-02-23 19:46:44)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-26 21:01:57

The focus for February 25 and 26 is Video #60

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GHUZS8 … F&index=60

Evolution of a Mars Colony - Innspace Team - 23rd Annual International Mars Society Convention

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-02-27 22:18:48)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-26 21:02:22

The focus for February 27 and 28 is Video #61

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOdRSNS … F&index=61

Underwater Mars Habitats - Lee Roberts - 23rd Annual International Mars Society Convention

This talk is a spin-off of another study.

The speaker is a pilot, and he used examples from flying to explain his concepts for using water to balance the pressure needed inside Mars habitats.

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-02-27 22:23:07)

tahanson43206 · 2021-02-26 21:02:41

This announcement just arrived by email:

MARS SOCIETY ANNOUNCEMENT
View this email in your browser
Beyond Luna [Blog]
By Evan Plant-Weir, Red Planet Bound 02.24.21
Humanity has some unfinished business with the Moon.
The lunar surface has fallen back into the realm of the remote and unfamiliar for too long. The Apollo landings kindled a dream of an expansive, space-faring future for our species, and that vision continues to inspire us nearly a half century later.
Though we have sustained an ember of that dream through crewed missions to the International Space Station, it diminishes a little with every passing year that we do not once more step foot on another world. NASA’s upcoming plan to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon via the Artemis program, therefore, constitutes a long-overdue reunion.
Every human on Earth has access to a night sky that is punctuated by the presence of our Moon. On a clear evening, it is visible from both dense urban environments and secluded rural landscapes. Whether we own a telescope, or have only our eyes to stargaze, it is there for us all to consider with wonder.
When we can look up at that jewel of the commons and know that it is within the reach of human experience once again, countless lives will be enriched.
There is, however, a significant inherent risk in returning to the Moon. I’m not referring to the physical hazards faced by the astronauts who will make that voyage, but rather the risk to our future security and development as a species, should that endeavor cost us our chance at Mars.
For the sake of the long-term survival and growth of life from Earth, the overarching goal of space exploration must be the pursuit of a multi-planetary future. By far the best candidate for this endeavor is Mars. The window to the red planet is open now, but given the unfortunate volatility of human history it could close at any time. The choice to insert the Moon as an intermediate step is therefore a substantial gamble.
The true efficacy of a lunar foothold, then, will be determined by whether it constitutes a commitment to that more pressing objective, or a distraction from it.
But why is Mars so essential to a multi-planetary future? The Moon is just a few days’ travel away – doesn’t that make it a more suitable choice for exploration and settlement?
A World of Difference
The Moon has no appreciable atmosphere. Besides a thin layer of rarefied gas, it is engulfed by the vacuum of space. This means that the lunar surface has no protection whatsoever from radiation or meteoroid bombardment.
The lunar surface is covered with a layer of jagged particles generated by micrometeorite impacts. With no wind to erode this asbestos-like dust, it remains sharp, like tiny broken pieces of glass. In fact, it is so abrasive that it stripped away layers of the Apollo astronauts’ boots.
In sunlight, temperatures reach 260 degrees Fahrenheit (127 degrees Celsius) and, in the shade, they drop to -280 degrees F (-173 C). These temperature extremes are highly localized since there is no atmosphere to equalize the difference. Lunar equipment and infrastructure will therefore have to resist both freezing and overheating depending on whether they are in sunlight or shadow.
Artemis astronauts will experience 17% of Earth’s gravity on the Moon. The long-term effect of partial gravity on the human body is unclear, but we do know that the weightlessness felt by humans on the International Space Station results in tangible changes to their physiology, such as bone loss or muscular degeneration. It’s safe to assume that similar health consequences might result from long-term lunar habitation.
Furthermore, a day on the Moon is 29 times longer than a day on Earth. This drastic departure from our natural day-night cycle will introduce an additional challenge for our biological systems which are finely tuned to the daylight hours of our home world. The long lunar nights will also hinder the usefulness of solar power.
None of these challenges are insurmountable. We can, and should, carve out a sustainable human presence on our closest celestial neighbor (eventually), but the Moon is a dismal candidate for our next home.
Fortunately, our solar system contains a far better match for our technological and biological systems. It’s a bit of a fixer-upper, and it takes a few months to get there, but the red planet’s presence within our reach is nothing short of spectacular luck.

The Mars Society
11111 West 8th Avenue, unit A
Lakewood, CO 80215 U.S.A.
www.marssociety.org
https://www.facebook.com/TheMarsSociety
@TheMarsSociety

tahanson43206 · 2021-03-01 10:28:52

James Burk will be a guest on the Space Show:

Thursday March 4
4. 7 PM PDT, 10 PM EDT: We welcome JAMES BURK to discuss the Mars Society MarsVR - Virtual Reality for Mars Exploration

(th)

tahanson43206 · 2021-03-01 18:53:40

The focus for March 1st and 2nd is Video #62

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Biv6ENF … F&index=62

Peaceful Use of Military Tech - Nikolai Lebedev - 23rd Annual International Mars Society Convention

59 views•Oct 29, 2020

This is a 45 minute talk

(th)

tahanson43206 · 2021-03-06 20:25:49

The focus for March 3rd and 4th was Video #63 ... the count at YouTube has changed ...

The count of videos has dropped by 1

The new number is #64

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y36aZKo … F&index=64

However, the index of videos for the conference remains as it was ...

Comets at Mars - Gardiner and Isenberg - 23rd Annual International Mars Society Convention

This is a 33 minute talk.

Edit#1 ... this talk can be "attended" by phone if desired ... there are no slides or photographs, although the speaker seemed to be referring to them.

The talk was about the electrostatic forces that may be at work in the behavior of comets.

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-03-06 21:10:56)

tahanson43206 · 2021-03-06 21:13:52

The focus for March 5th and 6th is Video #64 ... the YouTube count has increased by one, so the link is to Video #65

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jb8cNz … F&index=65

Utopian Colonies on Mars - Ian Mayes - 23rd Annual International Mars Society Convention

Although the scheduled date for this video was the 5th, I just got a chance to play it.

This was a bit of a surprise (to me for sure!) ... The talk included mention of Dunbar's number as a size of a primary group to consider for an individual settlement. I do not agree with this idea, because we have (in the United States and probably other cultures) small groupings called villages or towns, which exist within the context of larger groups. I have concluded that the Dunbar's Number still applies in the world of 2021, but we (individuals) hold in our minds memories of people we've met over the years, and who we have "met" via the media.

I don't see the need to keep settlements to Dunbar's Number, and in fact I think that any attempt to do so will reduce any prospects of maintaining the level of civilization (such as it is) that we have struggled to achieve on Earth, over many centuries.

All that said, I definitely endorse this video for anyone who might be inclined to mentally engage with the speaker on this important subject.

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-03-13 20:10:03)

tahanson43206 · 2021-03-13 18:40:09

MARS SOCIETY ANNOUNCEMENT
View this email in your browser

NASA-Funded STEM Opportunity for Teachers in Utah
Spaceward Bound Utah to be held at MDRS Analog
Spaceward Bound is a NASA-funded program to train K-12 educators in how to engage their students in activities that will inspire careers in the space sciences by taking teachers into the field with scientists who are working on space-related research in a given location. First instituted by researchers at NASA Ames, today scientists involved in that early project are still organizing Spaceward Bound field expeditions around the world.
Spaceward Bound Utah is a 5-day workshop to be held at the Mars Society’s Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) outside Hanksville, Utah, where K-12 teachers from Utah will be able to experience what living on the planet Mars might be like in the future. MDRS is a research facility that has been developed to simulate an early research base on the Red Planet.
The campus includes a large cylinder-shaped simulated spacecraft, which serves as the living quarters for the crews while on site. There is also an engineering bay, a greenhouse, a fully-equipped research laboratory and two astronomical observatories. Electric vehicles and spacesuits designed to mimic what humans would use on Mars are available for crews to explore the landscape surrounding the station, which is a true geologic Mars analog.
As part of the Spaceward Bound program, the Mars Society is looking for eight enthusiastic teachers interested in living and working under the same operational constraints that would be encountered by astronauts while on Mars, while also participating in a workshop developed by a master teacher who designed a semester-long Mission to Mars Science elective that is offered to all seventh and eighth grade students at her public school.
While priority will be given to full-time experienced middle school science teachers, all K-12 educators may apply. Together they will develop classroom activities based on their experiences at MDRS. The focus will be on in situ experiences that can be replicated in a classroom and allow students to conduct activities and experiments that will be done on Mars. This project is designed to give teachers insight into how to integrate the real science needed on the Red Planet with activities that can be conducted in the classroom and will adhere to current curricula standards and improve student outcomes.
MDRS will be holding two sessions of this program in 2021. The session for Cohort 2 will be held May 3-7, while Cohort 3 will be convened November 1-5. All participants are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 three weeks prior to coming to MDRS for the protection of everyone. The facility will be fully cleaned and disinfected prior to the arrival of the participants. Applicants are kindly asked to let MDRS know if there are any concerns for your safety during the program.
Selected teachers will have their standard crew fees waived. These fees cover room, board, and use of all facilities and scientific equipment. Travel (up to $500) will be reimbursed at their school’s travel rates or actual expenses, whichever is higher. Teaching materials and science supplies will be provided.
If you are an educator at a school or educational center and are interested in participating in this program, please contact Dr. Shannon Rupert, Principal Investigator & MDRS Director, at: srupert@marssociety.org. Please include a summary of your teaching background in your email, as well as a brief description of why you would like to attend. Also indicate which session you are interested in applying for. Applicants from outside Utah may be considered at the discretion of the program directors.

The Mars Society
11111 West 8th Avenue, unit A
Lakewood, CO 80215 U.S.A.
www.marssociety.org
https://www.facebook.com/TheMarsSociety
@TheMarsSociety
Copyright (c) 2021 The Mars Society
All rights reserved.

(th)

tahanson43206 · 2021-03-13 19:31:54

The focus March 7th and 8th is Video #65

65 March 07, 2021

As of 2021/03/14 the YouTube link and the Convention Video Number are back in agreement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvc9jtn … F&index=65

Mars Science City - Sandra Häuplik-Meusburger - 23rd Annual International Mars Society Convention

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-03-13 20:14:39)

tahanson43206 · 2021-03-13 20:36:47

The focus March 9th and 10th is Video 66

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxycKPe … F&index=66

Pawns on Mars - Mikołaj Sobociński - 23rd Annual International Mars Society Convention

Board Games to the Rescue

Pawns on Mars
Prologue
What are games
Why games
Which games
Why on Mars
Iron Rations?
Epilogue
24 minutes
Attended 2021/03/20

This talk is ** definitely ** NOT something I've thought about, but it certainly makes sense to include this activity in the toolkit for keeping folks entertained on long voyages, and certainly if they are living away from Earth for extended periods.

The subject of games has never appeared in anything I've head or heard (video or audio) about the ISS. Perhaps the workload at the ISS is too heavy to permit any time to be allocated for mere entertainment.

The presenter here makes (what came across to me as) a good case for planning for non-electronic games of various kinds, to be included in the baggage for Mars bound explorers or workers.

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-03-20 19:47:11)

tahanson43206 · 2021-03-20 19:52:34

The focus for March 11th and 12th was Video #67

67 March 11, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdE7Ivp … F&index=67

All Space to All - Manousos Chairetis - 23rd Annual International Mars Society Convention
1,413 views
•Premiered Oct 17, 2020

This is a 29 minute talk.

The ALL SPACE TO ALL presentation, re-proposes the adoption of the Minoan lifestyle and mentality that guided humans to use space for the benefit of ALL humanity. Inspired from the Minoan 4400-1100 BC era mindset mentality, scientifically proved to be practically the original known celestial minded human existence.
It will present that Minoans successfully explored, all world they needed to progress during their era using space. They devised technology to support their quest, based on astronomy, maths, physics, engineering, technicalities adapted to the human physical environment.
As the Minoan era sustained for 3.5 thousand years, in absolute peace and prosperity for the benefit of all humanity managed to spread to the all earth the art to proceed using earth space (at that era land and sea only). As known Daedalus and Icarus Myth triggered from the will of humans to achieve liberty using their technical intelligence was made while they were kept in the Labyrinth at Knossos palace.
Unfortunately, the eruption of Santorini (Thyra) volcano approximately 1600 BC, destroyed the cradle of the Minoan peaceful triumph, leaving humanity in a three thousand year struggle into the darkness of unwillingness, to progress explore/exploit/inhabit universe for the right reasons.
The presentation will pass through modern available and readily available technology options critically judging the pros and cons.
The speech will show the vast room for improvements in any aspect regarding human space exodus.
Critical questions will be introduced to the audience as to touch the core of their will and produce the right answers that will lead to the right decisions.
Finally, a series of tangible proposals inspired by the vision of ASTERES organization (under creation), will be offered and any audience desired questions will be taken from the speaker.

The Minoan civilization is not something I've thought about much, so this talk is a bit of an overview of a remarkable people and a remarkable time.

It seems to me a bit of a stretch to connect the Minoan's to the Mars undertaking, but Mr. Chairetis makes the attempt.

(th)

Last edited by tahanson43206 (2021-03-20 20:09:40)

New Mars Forums

Announcement

#126 2021-02-08 19:07:50

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#127 2021-02-09 18:26:21

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#128 2021-02-09 19:26:30

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#129 2021-02-13 18:09:22

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#130 2021-02-15 18:19:54

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#131 2021-02-15 18:20:41

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#132 2021-02-17 18:51:11

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#133 2021-02-19 20:45:13

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#134 2021-02-19 21:14:24

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#135 2021-02-22 13:00:06

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#136 2021-02-22 13:12:31

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#137 2021-02-23 19:17:58

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#138 2021-02-26 21:01:57

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#139 2021-02-26 21:02:22

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#140 2021-02-26 21:02:41

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#141 2021-03-01 10:28:52

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#142 2021-03-01 18:53:40

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#143 2021-03-06 20:25:49

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#144 2021-03-06 21:13:52

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#145 2021-03-13 18:40:09

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#146 2021-03-13 19:31:54

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#147 2021-03-13 20:36:47

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

#148 2021-03-20 19:52:34

Re: 2020 Mars Society Convention

Board footer