WASHINGTON – July 28, 2014 – On Thursday, July 31, 2014, Explore Mars, Inc. and American University present a special panel discussion entitled, "Is It Time to Search for Life on Mars?” at American University in Washington, DC. The panel will engage in stimulating debate on whether life has previously been detected on Mars and how to confirm the existence of past or present life on our neighboring planet. This event is particularly timely since it takes place just a few days prior to the 2nd anniversary of the successful landing of the Curiosity Rover on Mars.

Following the panel discussion, Explore Mars will officially launch its innovative ExoLance program, specifically designed to detect life below the Martian surface, the most likely place to find microbial life on Mars. The program will be funded through an Indiegogo crowdsourcing campaign, giving private individuals the opportunity to directly support the search for life on another planet for the very first time. Explore Mars will also announce new partners in the ExoLance project, the project timeline, and initial science payload details.                     
Who:              

Explore Mars, Inc. and American University
What:             

Panel Discussion & ExoLance Project Announcement
When:    

Thursday, July 31, 2014, 6:00 p​.m.​

Agenda:       

6:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.: Welcome, Introductions and Video Presentation

6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.: Panel Discussion, "Is It Time to Search For Life on Mars?"                                 

Moderator: 

Ward 2 Lecture Hall, Ward Circle Building
American University                        

4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Ward Circle Building                
Washington, DC 20016

Why:              

One of the primary stated goals of exploring Mars is the search for life.  Through the ExoLance Project, Explore Mars plans to pursue an efficient and cost effective method of searching for life below the Martian surface.

Registration and Webcast: