Let's Do Alone, Together! Drinks with Explore Mars Goes Virtual 3/31 @8:00PM EDT View this email in your browser Explore Mars, Inc.

Committed to Human Exploration of Mars by the 2030s We've all become a bit stir crazy over the last few weeks as the COVID-19 virus has changed our lives.



As such, over the next few weeks, Explore Mars will be launching a series of online programs including a webinar series, a podcast, and student/STEM programming. These discussions will cover a wide array of relevant and fascinating topics related to a permanent human presence in space. (More details will be provided soon).



However, it is not just programming that we all crave in these difficult times. Perhaps what we miss most are social gatherings. It will be a long time (if ever) before we take for granted going out for dinner or drinks with friends or family or having a reception or party. While nothing will be able to fill this void until the pandemic is in the past, Explore Mars would like to do our small part to create social activities during these hard times.

Virtual Drinks with Explore Mars

Until further notice, Explore Mars will be holding weekly 'Virtual' Drinks with Explore Mars - the online version of our periodic social gatherings. Participants will join us with a drink of your choice and participate in some amusing discussions and activities.

When: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 8:00pm EDT

Where: Zoom

( web link will be sent to registrants in advance of the gathering )



This gathering is intended for participants 21 and over only While we will accept up to 100 participants in the first of these events, only 15-20 primary participants will be enabled to participate in the main conversation. Moving forward, we hope to enable larger numbers of people to participate/interact - in a manner that is not chaotic. Virtual Drinks with Explore Mars will also be a work in progress. We hope to improve the experience, format, and the ability to interact in each session. As such, we welcome suggestions from participants and other interested parties on how to hold these virtual social gathering more effectively. Online chats: Since a key part of social gatherings is one on one interaction, participants will be able to start individual chats with other participants in this gathering. We hope to improve individual interaction in future social gatherings Here is an initial draft of the format of the social gathering Welcome by Chris Carberry and Janet Ivey

Primary participants (15-20) introduce themselves and say what they're drinking (however, more people can tune in)

10-15 minute talk by Janet Ivey

Q & A and general moderated discussion (regarding the talk and other relevant topics)

Trivia contest with prizes

Selection of the best Zoom background.

General discussion and conclusion.



By participating in this online activity, each participant is certifying that he/she is of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction in which she/he resides and, if different, the jurisdiction from which he/she is signing in online, and holds Explore Mars, Inc. harmless from his/her noncompliance with this requirement. Register Today for Virtual Drinks with Explore Mars The 2020 Humans to Mars Summit New Date and Time August 31 - September 1 Are missions to the Moon in the 2020s and Mars by 2033 achievable? How will the 2020 Mars Rover advance the goal of getting humans to Mars? If we find life on Mars, what next? These are just a few of the questions that will be explored at the Humans to Mars Summit 2020 that is taking place August 31- September 1, 2020 at the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C. Register today for H2M 2020, the largest annual conference in the world dedicated to the goal of a sustainable human presence on Mars starting no later than the early 2030s. "Critical decisions need to be made now to enable a return to the Moon by the mid-2020s and human missions to the surface of Mars by 2033," stated Explore Mars CEO Chris Carberry. "H2M 2020 is well timed to directly engage on many of the most critical issues and decisions in the space exploration community. Programming for H2M 2020 is already well underway with such topics as: The Moon in 2020s/Mars in 2033: Opportunities and Challenges- A look at current Architecture

How will the 2020 Mars Rover advance the goal of getting humans to Mars?

If we find life on Mars, what next?

The Innovation of Mars and the benefits to Earth

Mars and Workforce Development: Young professional panel

Cities in Space: Mars student competition

Advancing Mars Through Cubesats

Surface Power on the Moon and Mars

Entry, Descent, and Landing

Traveling to Mars: A panel of astronauts discuss returning to the Moon in the 2020s and on to Mars in the 2030s. Registration Will Be Open Soon, Stay Tuned! #HumansToMars

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