This month, we celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission. This mission was supposed to make history as the third to land on the Moon, but instead, it left a much greater impact. When an oxygen tank failed, it was up to NASA and Apollo’s three-person crew to improvise a solution to get ... READ MORE»
43 Recommendations for Kids Space Books
Looking for a good book to read? Well, in a recent tweet, a father asked for book recommendations for his fifth-grade stepdaughter, who is starting a Space Club at her school. My stepdaughter (a fifth grader) told me this morning she’s starting a Space Club at school. 🚀 Anyone have some ... READ MORE»
Mark Your Calendars: The Top Space Missions of 2021
Get ready for take-off! 2021 is going to be an incredible year for space exploration! Around the world, people have come together to push the boundaries of science and technology. From landing on other celestial bodies to seeing further into the universe than we ever have before, these ... READ MORE»
The Mars Generation’s Post-Mission Interview with HI-SEAS Crew Members 2017 [VIDEO]
The Mars Generation had the opportunity to conduct an exclusive interview with crew members from the HI-SEAS Mars Analog Mission during their mission that ran from January 19th to September 17th, 2017. Our blog editor and writer, Becca Browder, conducted an interview with the crew that included ... READ MORE»
TMG Interviews HI-SEAS Mission V Crew
The Mars Generation is excited to announce that we’re doing a feature of the HI-SEAS Mars Analog Mission! Our blog editor and writer, Becca Browder, will conduct an interview with the crew that includes questions submitted by The Mars Generation members, a perk offered to members only. The ... READ MORE»
Press Release: Recruiting Students and Professionals to Join as Members of The Mars Generation SSA Board
Space Advocacy Group Matches Students to Industry Mentors for Leadership of STEAM Workforce Program MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Mars Generation (TMG) announces an exciting opportunity to shape the future of their popular Student Space Ambassador ... READ MORE»
Upcoming Live Web Chat with Boeing SLS Engineer Myron Fletcher and Astronaut Abby
On January 11, 2017 we will be hosting a live web chat with host, Astronaut Abby, founder of The Mars Generation and TMG board member Myron Fletcher, Boeing Rocket Propulsion Engineer. Scroll to bottom of the post to learn more about Myron's impressive career. You watch the live event here ... READ MORE»
Why Mars? Explore Mars Answers the Persistent Question
In a new series of op-ed pieces titled "Why Mars?" that is being published in the Huffington Post, representatives selected by the nonprofit group Explore Mars will discuss reasons we should continue on the Journey to Mars. The series features space enthusiasts from a variety of ... READ MORE»
Team America Rocketry Challenge’s National Finals 2016
We were so honored to be asked to attend Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)’s National Finals in Washington, DC May 13- 14. Our very own Astronaut Abby spoke at the Safety Briefing. She delivered a strong message to the hundreds of students in attendance to take everything they have experienced ... READ MORE»
How Do I Become Part of the Astronaut Corps?
By now, many space enthusiasts have heard that NASA had a record number of applicants during its most recent astronaut application period with more than 18,300 potential candidates. Several news outlets have explained the basic eligibility requirements, but what does it take to actually become one ... READ MORE»
