The Mars Society

Analog Research Program

A clean, structured portal to coordinate science experiments, university partnerships, and crew execution at the Mars Desert Research Station.

Program snapshot

We manage the science agenda for the Mars Society's Analog Research Stations

Experiment execution

Crew-run protocols with clear steps, time estimates, and constraints.

University partnerships

PI and institution tracking, coordination, and deliverables.

Crew readiness

Training notes, safety checks, and dealing with human factors challenges.

Collaboration

University partnerships

A simple, neutral way to describe how institutions engage with MDRS — designed to translate cleanly into an Astro static page.

PI-led studies

Proposals authored by faculty/research staff with defined deliverables.

Student projects

Capstone and graduate projects with strong crew documentation.

Consortium programs

Multi-institution initiatives coordinated across crew windows.

Support

Designed for quick answers with minimal marketing — sterile and to the point.

Do you accept proposals year-round?

Yes. Review cadence is monthly; scheduling is based on available crew windows.

Can a proposal be run across multiple crews?

Yes, if the procedure is modular and clearly documented.

What file formats are supported for data?

Define your needs in the proposal; CSV and image sets are common defaults.

How do you handle IP and publication?

Reference your standard agreement language; include it as a linked policy page.