Mars Technology Institute Highlighted in Red Planet Live Interview
Red Planet Live, a Mars Society podcast, features an interview with leaders from the Mars Technology Institute discussing advancements in space technologies.
Red Planet Live, the Mars Society’s podcast hosted by Ashton Zeth, has released a new interview special focusing on the Mars Technology Institute (MTI). The episode highlights the work of MTI, a research initiative aimed at developing technologies crucial for long-term human settlement on Mars.
The interview includes discussions with Quinn Morley, CEO and co-founder of Unleashed Robotics; Shaun Riddell, CEO of Space DIRT; and Julien Villa-Massone of Dynamik Orbits. They explore developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, biosignature research, autonomous systems, and sustainable energy technologies that support the creation of resilient off-world communities.
MTI, operating under the Mars Society, continues to support research that advances humanity’s goal of becoming a multi-planet civilization. The latest episode is available on the Mars Society’s YouTube channel.
Red Planet Live will return to live programming on July 21st, with a guest announcement to follow. Additionally, the Mars Society has announced that Dr. Steven Benner will give a plenary talk at the 2026 International Mars Society Convention, discussing his book on the Viking missions and potential signs of life on Mars. The society also announced the deployment of Crew 19 to the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station in Canada for a multi-week mission in 2026.
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