Mars Planet Technologies

Association and Professional Society • Member since 2018

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Mars Planet Technologies, headquartered in Italy, is a multidisciplinary organization committed to advancing the human exploration of Mars and the development of space-related technologies. As the official Italian chapter of the Mars Society and a member of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), involved in the Space Habitats and Space Economy committees, Mars Planet operates at the intersection of research, industry, and education to foster a sustainable space economy.

Our mission is to develop innovative solutions for space missions while supporting terrestrial applications through technology transfer. We collaborate with small, medium, and large enterprises to stimulate industrial growth linked to Mars and space exploration. Through our Space Readiness Level (SRL) program (marsplanet.org/space-readiness-level), we provide strategic consulting services to help new entrants navigate and thrive in the evolving space economy. A central initiative of Mars Planet Technologies is the development of Mars City (mars-city.org), a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to Mars/Moon analog simulation. The Mars City project foresees environments for robotics, life support systems, materials science, telecommunications, energy systems, software development, and space education. A key component of this initiative is the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) technologies for immersive space mission simulation.

Our division Mars Virtual Systems (marsvrsys.com) specializes in the production of VR treadmills designed for human space exploration training and medical rehabilitation. We also lead and participate in analog missions, such as SMOPS (smops.space), which simulate Mars operations and contribute to the development of procedures, technologies, and human factors knowledge.

Mars Planet Technologies is currently actively involved in the design and development of advanced space simulation suits. Our latest model, the BG-Suit (marsplanet.org/bg-suit), is tailored for analog and intravehicular activities (IVA), reflecting our commitment to human-centered space systems.

We also provide educational programs and online courses on space technologies and advanced innovations through our platform marscity.academy, offering specialized training for students, professionals, and space enthusiasts. More details about our ongoing research, innovation projects, and scientific publications can be found at marsplanet.org/publications.

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