NEWS RELEASE 11 September 1996 National Space Society and International Space Enterprises Announce Third Annual International Lunar and Mars Exploration Conference Featuring a Special Session on the Possibility of Life on Mars The National Space Society (NSS) and San Diego-based International Space Enterprises (ISE) announced today their sponsorship of the Third Annual International Lunar and Mars Exploration Conference, to be held in San Diego on 17-20 November 1996. Focused on lunar exploration the previous two years, this year's conference will offer expanded programs on the topic of Mars exploration. A special feature of this year's event will be a half day session entitled `Life on Mars: Past, Present, and Future,' offering several lectures and dramatic presentations addressing NASA's recent discovery of indications of possible life on Mars. The session will be led by Dr. Robert Zubrin, Chairman of the NSS Executive Committee and noted advocate of human voyages to the Red Planet. Dr. Zubrin will speak on the need to send humans to Mars and will sign copies of his book, The Case for Mars, due to be released this fall. The conference, to be held at the Hyatt Islandia Hotel on San Diego's Mission Bay, will convene many of the world's leading lunar and planetary scientists. In addition, aerospace entrepreneurs will present innovative plans for corporate sponsorship of low cost Moon and Mars missions, commercial space tourism, and beaming solar energy to Earth from space. In a unique public demonstration, ISE will invite conference participants to view and operate the robotic Mars Seeker, a new prototype of a rover ISE hopes to deliver to Mars on a commercially financed, international voyage. The Mars Seeker prototype will be the centerpiece of a permanent interactive exhibit at NASA's Kennedy Space Center beginning in December. Confirmed conference participants to date include Dr. Zubrin, space tourism expert John Spencer, and Dr. Alan Binder, principal investigator for NASA's next mission to the Moon -- Lunar Prospector. To register for the conference, reserve exhibit space, or obtain additional information, please contact Greg Nemitz of ISE [phone: (619) 637-5773, fax: (619) 637-5776, e-mail: isehq@aol.com] or call the National Space Society at (202) 543-1900. PROGRAM: THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LUNAR & MARS EXPLORATION CONFERENCE 17-20 November 1996; San Diego, California PRELIMINARY PROGRAM SPECIAL NOTES: All events are at the Hyatt Islandia Hotel. The scope of this year's conference has been expanded to address Mars exploration. Save $75 by registering for the conference by 20 October. Mail coupon or call (619) 637-5773. Rooms at the Hyatt Islandia Hotel are limited - call (800) 233-1234 for reservations. Seating for "Dinner at Moon Base" Banquet to be offered on a first come, first served basis SUNDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 3:00 PM On-site registration 6:00 PM Welcome Reception MONDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 8:00 AM On-site registration & continental breakfast 9:00 AM OPENING SESSION Keynote Speaker to be announced. `X-33: A Stepping Stone to Affordable Access to Space' Mr. Jerry Rising, VP and Program Manager, X-33; Lockheed-Martin Skunkworks 11:45 AM Luncheon #1 1:00 PM SESSION 1: ROBOTIC SCIENCE MISSIONS: AN UPDATE Chair: Dr. Alan Binder, Principal Investigator; Lunar Prospector Mission 3:00 PM Afternoon break 3:15 PM SESSION 2: BENEFITS OF SPACE EXPLORATION TO EARTH Dr. John Mankins, Manager, Advanced Concepts, NASA Headquarters MONDAY, 18 NOVEMBER (EVENING) 6:30 PM Pre-banquet reception 7:30 PM "DINNER AT MOON BASE" BANQUET Special Presentation: The Pepsi-Cola Space Marketing Campaign, Jay Coleman, EMCI Entertainment; Michael Lawson, Space Marketing, Inc.; and Diego Martinez of Pepsi-Cola International. TUESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 8:00 AM On-site registration & continental breakfast. 9:00 AM SESSION 3: LUNAR BASE: WHAT FOR? Chair: Dr. Willy Sadeh, Director, Center for Engineering Infrastructure and Sciences in Space, Colorado State University 11:45 AM Luncheon #2 1:15 PM SESSION 4: ON TO MARS! Chair: Dr. Robert Zubrin, President, Pioneer Astronautics 3:00 PM Afternoon break Resume Session 4 WEDNESDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 8:00 AM On-site registration & continental breakfast 9:00 AM SESSION 5: THE FUTURE OF SPACE INDUSTRIES Chairs: Mr. John Spencer, President and Chief Designer, FuturePort Inc.; and Mr. Ken McNerney, Senior Manager, Nippon Credit Bank 11:30 AM Lunch Break 1:30 PM SESSION 6: LUNAR/MARS ACTION WORKSHOP ----------------------------------------- THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LUNAR & MARS EXPLORATION CONFERENCE 17-20 November 1996; San Diego, California Registration Rates & Form: Regular Conference Registration* By 20 October 1995 $275.00 After 20 October 1995 $350.00 Special Registration (NSS Members Only)* By 20 October 1995 $175.00 After 20 October 1995 $250.00 * Includes welcome reception & both luncheons "DINNER AT MOON BASE" BANQUET (not included in conference registration fee) Conference attendees $65.00 General public $75.00 Form of payment: Check (payable to National Space Society) Credit card Type: Visa MC Amex Number _______________________________ Expire Date: ______________________ To register by phone, call (619) 637-5773, or fax with credit card info to (619) 637-5776. Name __________________________________ Affiliation________________________________ Mailing Address___________________________ City, State, Zip____________________________ Daytime Phone____________________________ Fax_____________________________________ Email____________________________________ Or print, and mail with payment to: International Space Enterprises 4909 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 220; San Diego, CA 92123 Call Hyatt Islandia Hotel - (800) 233-1234 to reserve rooms at special $105.00 rate (single or double)