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The Mars Society is an international Space Advocacy Non-profit Organization dedicated to encouraging the exploration and settlement of Mars . Founded by Robert Zubrin and others in mid- 1998 and attracting the support of notable Science Fiction writers and filmmakers (including Kim Stanley Robinson and James Cameron ), the organization is dedicated to convincing the public and governments of the benefits of Mars exploration, as well as exploring the possibilities of private Mars missions. Mars Society Purpose HISTORY The Society formally came into existence at its founding conference in August 1998 , when over 700 delegates – astronomers, scientists, engineers, astronauts, entrepreneurs, educators, students, and space enthusiasts – attended a weekend of talks and presentations from leading Mars exploration advocates. Since that time, the Society, guided by its International Steering Committee, has grown to over 4,000 members and some 6,000 associate supporters across more than 50 countries around the world. Members of the Society are from all walks of life, and all actively work to promote the ideals of space exploration and the opportunities for exploring Mars. But the Society isn’t purely theoretical. Its aim is to show Mars is an achievable goal through a practical series of technical and other projects, including these:
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The current board of directors of the Mars Society is Robert Zubrin (chairman), Maggie Zubrin, Gregory Benford , Penelope Boston , and Declan O'Donnell . Mars Society Board Listing Notable members of its steering committee include Buzz Aldrin , Scott Horowitz , Peter H. Smith, and Carol Stoker . Notable former members of the board of directors or steering committee of the Mars Society include Kim Stanley Robinson , Mike Griffin , Christopher McKay , and Pascal Lee . Mars Society Steering Member Listing CHAPTERS OF THE MARS SOCIETY The Mars Society has chapters in countries around the world. Many of these chapters undertake scientific, engineering and political initiatives to further the Mars Society's goals. Some accomplishments of Mars Society chapters are listed below: Northern California Chapter of the Mars Society:
Dallas Chapter of the Mars Society:
Mars Society of Canada:
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