ADVOCACY
Through strategic advocacy and action, Explore Mars ensures a clear and unified vision for humanity’s future on the Moon and Mars in the 2030s.
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CONSENSUS
In a world of competing priorities, Explore Mars unites visionaries, policymakers, and scientists to keep humanity’s path to Mars clear and achievable.
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ACTION
By bridging the gap between inspiration and execution, Explore Mars ensures that discussions about Mars lead to meaningful advancements and real-world solutions.
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The 2025 Humans to the Moon and Mars Summit: A Resounding Success
On May 28–29, 2025, the Humans to the Moon and Mars Summit (H2M2) brought together over 11,000 online participants and nearly 200 in-person attendees at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Hosted by Explore Mars, Inc., the summit featured groundbreaking discussions on the future of space exploration.
Highlights Included:
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David Limp, CEO of Blue Origin, publicly sharing the company's Moon and Mars plans for the first time.
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Kristin Houston, President of the Space Propulsion & Power Systems sector at Aerojet Rocketdyne (L3Harris Technologies), discussing advancements in space propulsion.
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Vanessa Wyche, NASA's Acting Associate Administrator, outlining NASA's strategic roadmap for lunar and Martian missions.
These sessions, among many others, are now available to watch on demand. Experience the insights and innovations that are propelling humanity toward a multi-planetary future.
Blue Origin’s Vision for the Moon and Mars: A Conversation with CEO David Limp | H2M2 2025
Join David Limp, CEO of Blue Origin, in his first public discussion outlining the company's ambitious plans for lunar and Martian exploration. This conversation, facilitated by J.R. Edwards, President of Explore Mars, Inc., took place at the 2025 Humans to the Moon and Mars Summit (H2M2) in Washington, D.C.
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Blue Origin's roadmap for sustainable human exploration of the Moon and Mars.
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Insights into the development and deployment of the Blue Moon lander.
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The role of New Glenn and New Shepard in supporting deep space missions.
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Collaborations with NASA and contributions to the Artemis program.
About David Limp:
David Limp is the CEO of Blue Origin, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Amazon and Apple. Under his leadership, Blue Origin is advancing its mission to build a road to space, enabling millions of people to live and work beyond Earth.
Fireside Chat with NASA's Vanessa Wyche | H2M2 2025 Summit
Join Vanessa Wyche, NASA's Acting Associate Administrator, in an exclusive fireside chat at the 2025 Humans to the Moon and Mars Summit (H2M2), held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Moderated by J.R. Edwards, President of Explore Mars, Inc., this conversation delves into NASA's strategic vision for lunar and Martian exploration, the Artemis program, and the agency's commitment to fostering innovation and international collaboration.
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NASA's roadmap for returning humans to the Moon and journeying to Mars.
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The role of the Artemis program in advancing deep space exploration.
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Strategies for enhancing diversity and inclusion within NASA's missions.
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Insights into public-private partnerships and international cooperation.
About Vanessa Wyche:
Vanessa Wyche is the Acting Associate Administrator at NASA, bringing over three decades of experience in engineering and leadership. She previously served as the Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, overseeing human spaceflight operations and development. Wyche is recognized for her contributions to space exploration and her advocacy for STEM education and diversity in the aerospace sector.
A Conversation with Kristin Houston: Advancing Space Propulsion & Power Systems | H2M2 2025
Join Kristin Houston, President of the Space Propulsion & Power Systems sector within the Aerojet Rocketdyne segment of L3Harris Technologies, in a compelling conversation facilitated by Allen Cutler, President and CEO of the Coalition for Deep Space Exploration. This session, part of the 2025 Humans to the Moon and Mars Summit (H2M2) held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., delves into the future of propulsion and power systems critical for deep space missions.
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Innovations in launch and in-space propulsion technologies.
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Development of power systems supporting lunar and Martian exploration.
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The role of Aerojet Rocketdyne in NASA's Artemis program.
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Strategies for sustainable and efficient deep space missions.
About Kristin Houston:
Kristin Houston leads the Space Propulsion & Power Systems sector at Aerojet Rocketdyne, focusing on advancing technologies for space exploration. With a background in engineering and executive leadership roles at Boeing and L3Harris, she brings extensive experience in aerospace systems development.
Our Mission: Explore Mars, Inc. is a global community where innovators, pathfinders, and policymakers of all ages collaborate to establish a human presence on Mars no later than the 2030s. We envision a world where the human drive to explore and discover propels us into a thriving, inclusive, and environmentally responsible existence on Earth and beyond. We connect people and organizations, pushing the boundaries of the space ecosystem to welcome stakeholders who are passionate about building a peaceful and prosperous multiplanetary future for decades to come.
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