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The Mars Society of Canada (MSC) invites all space enthusiasts, official members and volunteers to join us for our inaugural MarsRoast and 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM)!
Both will be held online on Saturday, March 15th starting at 2 PM (ET). Please RSVP below, and meeting details will be sent to you a week before the events.
This is a great opportunity to reflect on our achievements over the past year, share exciting updates, and discuss our vision for the future. There’s plenty of exciting progress to report, and we can’t wait to share it with you!
MarsRoast Special Presentation
Come and join us for inaugural MarsRoast starting at 2 PM (ET)! This will be the start of an online speaker series hosted by The Mars Society of Canada. This month, we’re excited to welcome our distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Parshati Patel—an astrophysicist, science communicator, author, space artist, and astro-photographer. Dr. Patel will deliver an inspiring talk titled “Igniting Curiosity: Inspiring the Mars Generation,” offering valuable insights into how we can spark passion for space exploration in the next generation. Stay tuned for more details!
AGM 2025 Agenda
Our Annual General Meeting will begin at 2:30 PM (ET). Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the MSC community! The agenda will be as follows:
- Upcoming MSC Hackathon Event: Sustainable Martian Technology Hackathon 2025 (12-minute presentation, 3-minute Q&A) – Yianni Hudon-Castilo and Amanda Spilkin, Coordinator, Fundraising Committee.
- Mars Explorer Mobile Education Station (MEMES) (12-minute presentation, 3-minute Q&A) – Glenn Scott, President & Co-founder of the MSC.
- Dive into Mars Infographics (8-minute presentation, 2-minute Q&A) – Ryan Mintz, Communications Committee.
- Mars News! (8-minute presentation, 2-minute Q&A) – Eric Kümmel, Communications Committee.
- Mars Exploration and Analog Missions (8-minute presentation, 2-minute Q&A) – Amanda Spilkin.
- Space Education: Inspiring the Next Generation of Space Explorers (8-minute presentation, 2-minute Q&A).
- Closing Remarks (5 minutes) – Glenn Scott.
RSVP for Both or Either Event Below!
A single RSVP will be used for both the MarsRoast and the Annual General Meeting. Login information will be sent a week prior to March 15th.

Be a part of this!
The Mars Society of Canada offers a professional and credible platform for all space advocates to promote Canada’s participation in Mars science and exploration. By becoming a member of our federal not-for-profit, you provide direct support for our educational, public outreach and analog research efforts. We proudly represent the voice of thousands of Canadians who believe in the profound benefit of Mars exploration, and a multi-planetary future for humanity.