Launching the Next Generation of Explorers
To inspire and engage K-12 students from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations in the opportunities of planetary exploration. Through an annual fun run between Moon Township and Mars, Pennsylvania—a symbolic 23-mile journey reflecting NASA's Moon-to-Mars strategy ignites curiosity and imagination, highlighting the unique connection between these communities as a launchpad for envisioning Mars colonization. Our mission includes establishing a STEM Center and Library of the Future, with a physical location in the Tri-State area and a metaverse platform, providing access to scientific leaders worldwide. We aim to foster collaboration among organizations, stakeholders, and world space agencies, positioning the Tri-State region as a hub for industry, innovation, and individuals advancing Mars exploration and colonization.
Events
June 5
Reception
Point Park University
June 6 & 7
Mars New Year festival
Downtown Mars, PA
June 7
Fun Run
Starting in Moon, PA with all runners ending at Mars PA.
About Us
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Founder, Space Science Endeavors
Jim Green has worked at NASA for 42 years before retiring in December 2022. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Iowa in 1979 and worked at Marshall Space Flight Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, and NASA Headquarters. During Jim’s distinguished career at NASA, he has been NASA’s Chief Scientist and was the longest serving director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division with the overall programmatic responsibility for the New Horizons spacecraft flyby of Pluto, the Juno spacecraft to Jupiter, and the landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars, just to name a few. Jim has received the Exceptional Achievement Medal for the New Horizons flyby of the Pluto system and NASA’s highest honor, the Distinguish Service Medal. He has written over 125 scientific articles in refereed journals and over 80 technical and popular articles. In 2015, Jim coordinated NASA’s involvement with the film The Martian. In 2017 Asteroid 25913 was renamed James Green in his honor. He now teaches students around the world about the space environment in the Metaverse.
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Carolyn Coward
Vice President and SecretaryJeff Beckstead
TreasurerDaniel Steighner
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