Mars Becken's at the 2021 Humans to Mars Summit this week on Planetary Radio.

Welcome, I'm at Kaplan of the Planetary Society with more of the human adventure across our solar system and beyond.

A pandemic couldn't keep Explore Mars from once again producing a wonderful gathering of would-be Martians.

I was honored to moderate three panel discussions at this year's summit.

You'll hear highlights in moments including contributions from outstanding representatives at the space agencies of Europe, Japan, the United Arab Emirates and the United States as we push toward the red planet.

A very fun visit with Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts is also in store.

I'll get to space headlines in a moment but I also want to let you know about a terrific opportunity.

Our friends at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center outside Huntsville, Alabama are looking for a few good space nerds, the kind who want to share the PB&J, the passion, beauty, and joy of science with young people.

They are hiring counselors for space camp.

You don't need a lot of space experience or knowledge but love of science is probably a must.

Anyone 19-year-older can be considered.

You don't even have to live nearby.

The center offers free room and board on a first-come, first-served basis to some lucky counselors.

Training for new counselors is included.

I don't have time to share all the great perks but you can learn more and apply at rocketcenter.com slash careers.

We'll put that link on this week's show page, of course.

Heck, might apply if I didn't have this pesky show to do.

Now those headlines drawn from the September 24 edition of the downlink, the free weekly newsletter from the Planetary Society.

Not only will there soon be a viper on the moon but we know where it will be.

NASA has chosen noble crater near the lunar South Pole for the Volatile's investigating polar exploration rover.

It's a cute little fellow, especially with its mass-mounted headlight.

Viper is slated for launch next year.

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