A raw, off-the-cuff look into all things Mars. We will talk with planetary scientists, STEM field experts, commercial space representatives, and space advocates who all have a deep passion for Mars.
Ashton Zeth is the new host of our 60-minute video broadcast on behalf of the Mars Society and will lead and moderate tantalizing discussions with our virtual guests as we delve into the questions and work being done in order to make the human exploration and settlement of the Red Planet a reality.
For more information about the Mars Society, visit www.MarsSociety.org
Flashline in the Arctic: Inside Mars on Earth with Crew 19
What is it really like to live and work at one of the most remote Mars analog stations on Earth?
In this episode of Red Planet Live, we go inside the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS) on Devon Island in the Canadian High Arctic with Crew 19 members Trevor Jahn and Dr. Laura Thomas.
The conversation explores the realities of isolation, field science, crew dynamics, and operating in an environment that can serve as an analog for future missions to Mars.
Dr. Laura Thomas shares a striking reflection on isolation: rather than making her feel vulnerable, the remoteness of the Arctic environment created an unexpected sense of safety — a fascinating insight into the psychology of living far from the rest of the world.
Crew 19 also carried Flag 81 of The Explorers Club, a historic flag with its own long record of exploration and expeditions, taking it with them to Haughton Crater during the mission.
Located on Devon Island, Haughton Crater and the surrounding polar desert provide one of Earth's most Mars-like environments. FMARS gives researchers an opportunity to study not only technologies and field procedures, but also the human experience of operating as a small crew in an isolated and extreme environment.
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Fmars.marssociety.orgDr. Laura Thomaswww.sourcecoherence.comlinkedin.com/in/laura-thomas-space-psychology
17 Sept 2026
Pacific NW Moon-Mars Analog Station Announcement
James Burk & Dr. Brown of South Seattle College join Red Planet Live to discuss new partnership agreement to build a Moon-Mars analog station in the Seattle area at South Seattle College.Joydeep Harza, who leads a federal program at South Seattle College advancing technology, R&D, and prototyping capabilities, and Ferdinand Orbino, Workforce Instruction Dean, join Red Planet Live to discuss workforce development opportunities at the college. Together, they’ll explore how hands-on technical education, emerging technologies, industry partnerships, and the new analog station can help prepare students for careers in aerospace, robotics, engineering, and other high-tech fields.https://southseattle.edu/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljSGtEVE1jSDBxSm5XTXZlVTE2dlFWQXxBTl9pYzRmT3IxYVVfajRETDByQTZ4Nm1zWER1NS1DbHpVSG5FWUpSRjFGWGpfM3Y4RUMxaDdaNTAzTWxUcXpoeVl0eEJQSFpPTDY2aXZkaFI0cTN6SWRaUFRjNlFfeDVHdWE4&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsouthseattle.edu%2F&v=0WMlkLQtgyg)https://marstechnology.institute/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRUg0YVIyLWJSbElURTF1cGRLOGtaWnxBTl9pYzRjcnluSUU3RFEzRlJyTHFoc045WjM3dmRvbkt3Y251SXUxV2l4a3lzLXFuWTByTFZRcXNZLW55YmlIOVg4WlJBMzFfM1Q5RGc3aUlJYU0wOFFnQWlFZllKVDRLU3dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmarstechnology.institute%2F&v=0WMlkLQtgyg)
18 Aug 2026
Dex Hunter-Torricke
Dex Hunter-Torricke joined Red Planet Live to discuss SpaceX, Mars, AI, and how world-changing technology stories shape the future.Dex cautions our audience with the possibilities of AI on our future economy and the over-arching effects on humanity's quality of life. Dex is leading the charge on regulating AI for equitable outcomes for the entire world through his work with Center for Tomorrow.https://www.centerfortomorrow.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUUh1UENhbFN3dTJiTkxPbzN5UDlfY3xBR3JiS2FsOWNIdWlIZFNTYTI0ZkZ6QVRvcVdGNklqcmpXRE1iXzh5aUE4V0ZfdDF1aXlzOUk0Sy0yTV92dXo5RzZWNW1zMl92eHEyUnBEOHRzRmFFOUFVUjk3bllpck9EcXB6&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centerfortomorrow.com%2F&v=lNYxmthVQb8)
https://dexhuntertorricke.com/ (https://dexhuntertorricke.com)
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