A huge thanks to NASA for inviting us out for their #NasaSocial event! Our first stop was touring NASA's R&D facility, Swamp Works! Here, prototypes are developed and tested in moon simulate regolith.

The Veggie Plant Growth Facility is where NASA is working toward the crucial goal of growing food in low or no gravity environments. The lab is currently growing Zinnia from seeds harvested on the ISS from Scott Kelly's plant! #NASASocial

Getting to sneak a peak inside NASA's Rotation Processing Surge Facility and Vehicle Assembly Building was an amazing experience! These are active pieces of history, used during the days of the Space Shuttle program, and they will be used again for EM-1 missions. #NASASocial

Geobiologists posited that Mars could be capable of supporting life in oxygen-rich, salty waters. While still an unknown, this possibility makes upcoming Mars exploration missions that much more exciting! mars.social/ea8q4k

Mars One CEO Bas Lansdorp recently spoke with Azania Mosaka on 702 about the importance and challenges of colonizing Mars. Listen to the full interview at: mars.social/awmv4m

Though the 45-day "active listening" period may have passed, NASA hasn't given up on reviving the silent Mars Rover Opportunity just yet. Via: mars.social/8asy8j

What does a sunrise on Mars sound like? Thanks to scientists at Anglia Ruskin University, we have the answer. mars.social/pss98q

#OnThisDay in 1971 NASA Mariner 9 spacecraft entered Martian orbit, making it the first spacecraft to orbit another planet! The mission mapped 85% of the Martian surface, breathing new life into mankind's ancient fascination with the red planet.

There was a lot of speculation about where NASA would choose to land the upcoming Mars 2020 rover. The decision is in, and the geologically-rich Jezero Crater looks to be the clear winner! Via: mars.social/dt4w3c

You can witness hitory in the making tomorrow! NASA begins coverage of their InSight Mars landing at 2pm EST. Tune in to NASA Live tomorrow to watch this historic Mars landing in real time. Via: mars.social/7mh0so

A 950-mile-long cloud was spotted above Mars by @ESA Mars Express camera. Plumes like this aren't uncommon on Mars, but this one has stuck around longer than most. It's been holding its post near the Arsia Mons volcano 🌋 since October 10th! Via: mars.social/4g5ybf

A lot of attention has been paid to the logistical challenges of colonizing Mars, but what about the legal obstacles? mars.social/h9lyvc Via @Futurism

Martian soils may be more familiar than we thought! Mineral signatures transmitted from Curiosity bear a "striking resemblance" to Scottish soils. Via: mars.social/h4t99u

New photos from the ESA's Mars Express orbiter have provided stunning visuals of the ice-brimming Korolev crater. Via: mars.social/000w9g

A new documentary series by Topic features five of the Mars100 astronaut candidates. To learn more about the stellar candidates behind Mars One, check out I'm Moving to Mars: mars.social/87qkpj

To celebrate 15 years of imaging Mars @ESA released a compilation of their most striking photos. not quite long enough for an #agechallenge on a planetary scale, but a great look back on the red planet! mars.social/jkzvw5

Mars100 Candidate Dianne McGrath was recently featured by Agent Morphe in Part 1 of a two-part blog series. Read along to find out more about Dianne and her involvement in the Mars One program, and stay tuned for Part 2!

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How does land ownership work on Mars? Northrop Grumman's Now mentions Mars One and tackles that question in a recent blog post. now.northropgrumman.com/can-you-really… Northrop Grumman @tracy_staedter

We were honored to attend today's #moon2mars event at @nasakennedy. NASA Administrator Jim discussed the future of Mars 2020 (spoiler alert: Mars Helicopters). "The moon is the proving ground. Mars is the horizon goal." Watch the video: mars.social/jyye7s