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On July 20, 2026, NASA will celebrate the enduring legacy of the Mars Viking Mission on its 50th Anniversary. America’s first landing on Mars was an achievement that transformed planetary exploration and helped define the scientific field we now call astrobiology. Viking demonstrated that not only could we land on another world, but that we could investigate it with purpose, curiosity, and rigor.
Save the Date: July 20th, 2026
The live streamed Science Symposium will highlight the contributions of Ames scientists whose work reflects the interdisciplinary spirit that Viking embodied. Hear from Viking scientists, learn about future missions to Mars, and experience the legacy of astrobiology at NASA.
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PST)
Live stream link: Coming Soon
Location: N201 Auditorium, Moffett Field, NASA Ames Research Center
Event contacts: [email protected] and [email protected]
Learn more about NASA’s legacy in the field of astrobiology and its current missions in the search for life beyond Earth.