Program
The Science Objectives for Human Exploration of Mars Workshop program includes an opening plenary session with invited talks, which will be available to virtual attendees, followed by a series of breakout discussions, which will be conducted as in-person only. There will be no other scheduled talks in addition to the opening plenary. Summary reports from each breakout will be presented to in-person attendees, and a final plenary discussion with in-person attendees will close out the workshop. The workshop will adjourn by 12:00 p.m. MDT on May 6.
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Day 1 Plenary with MEPAG
Time (MDT) | Topic | Presenter |
8:30 a.m. | Morning MEPAG Wrap-Up | MEPAG |
Begin Science Objectives for Human Exploration of Mars Workshop
Day 1 Preliminary Agenda
Time (MDT) | Topic | Presenter |
10:00 a.m. | Opening Remarks | Debra Needham/Jake Bleacher |
NASA Moon to Mars Science Objectives | NASA DA Pam Melroy | |
Overview of Human Exploration and Utilization Planning | Julie Robinson/Jake Bleacher | |
Decadal Recommendations for Human Exploration at Mars | Jennifer Heldman/John Grunsfeld | |
Mars Exploration | Michael Meyer | |
Mars Architecture Overview | Michelle Rucker/Steve Hoffman | |
Crew Performance and Operations Considerations | Jeff Somers | |
Planetary Protection Guidelines | Elaine Seasly | |
12:00 p.m. | Q&A | |
Lunch Break | ||
1:00 p.m. | Mars Science Objectives for Human Exploration: What's Been Done | Paul Niles |
Mars Science Objectives for Human Exploration: Update | TBD | |
Discussion: Identifying Science Objectives Worthy of Human Exploration on Mars | All | |
Break | ||
2:45 p.m. | Breakout 1: Science Objectives; How can We Achieve These Objectives in Different Mission Scenarios |
Day 2 Preliminary Agenda
Time (MDT) | Topic |
9:00 a.m. | Plenary: Debrief on Breakout 1/Setup for Breakout 2 |
12:30 p.m. | Breakout 2: Science Objectives; What Equipment is Needed to Address Identified Science Objectives |
Lunch Break | |
1:30 p.m. | Plenary: Debrief on Breakout 2/Setup for Breakout 3 |
2:00 p.m. | Breakout 3: Mission Scenario; What Additional Science can be Accomplished in Each Scenario |
Day 3 Preliminary Agenda
Time (MDT) | Topic | Presenter |
9:00 a.m. | Plenary: Debrief on Breakout 3 | TBD |
Closing Plenary Discussion and Future Plans, What Additional Studies and Forward Work is Needed | ||
12:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Debra Needham/Paul Niles |
Adjourn |