to explore a surreal world during a simulated mission to Mars. Six crew-members will be heading deep into the Utah desert in April/May 2012,
to undertake a 2-week mission of exploration and research at the [Mars Desert Research Station].
Follow them as they train and undertake this exciting project.
Mission Dates: 21 April - 6 May 2012
Mission Objectives
- Inspire New Zealanders to take an interest in space sciences;
- Encourage greater use of space technologies for sustainable economic development;
- Excite children about learning and their future;
- Foster international cooperation in space outreach and education.
The Kiwis2Mars 2012 Project has two major components:
- Expedition KiwiMars: Sending a crew of six to the Mars Desert Research Station
- KaitoroMars: An extensive Education and Outreach Programme supporting the expedition
MDRS Crew 118 KiwiMars
We finalized now the crew structure for the expedition KiwiMars. We will be announcing it soon.
Commander's log
The commander of the expedition will keep you posted with the latest progress in the preparation of the project.
Mission Support
Carter Observatory Wellington
is the headquarters of our Mission Support for the duration of the expedition. Watch this space to see how you can get involved in the outreach and research of the KiwiMars 2012 Expedition and interact life with the crew from location.
Outreach Stream
The outreach stream is a pilot project that will take students, teachers and the public on a journey of discovery, reaching new frontiers of scientific knowledge and cultural awareness, to find out what it takes to be an explorer of the new world.