NEWS RELEASE The Mars Institute Expands to Canada Victoria, BC - November 13, 2002 - The Mars Institute announced today it has incorporated as a federal non-profit company in Canada. Canada has a vibrant and growing space community and has signalled an intent to be a significant participant in future Mars exploration. The Mars Institute will work with the existing community to increase our understanding of Mars. The Mars Institute's Board of Directors in Canada includes Dr. Pascal Lee of the SETI Institute, Mr. Marc Boucher of SpaceRef Interactive, Inc., both of whom serve on the board in the United States, and Dr. Stephen Braham of Simon Fraser University. About the Mars Institute The Mars Institute is a non-profit public benefit corporation registered and incorporated in both the United States and Canada whose purpose is to further the scientific study, exploration, and public understanding of Mars. The Institute: develops, implements and supports high quality peer-reviewed scientific research about the planet Mars, its present nature, and its climatic, geologic and possibly biologic evolution, including through analog studies (investigations of similarities and differences between the Earth, Mars and other planets); analyzes, develops and implements concepts, technologies and strategies for the exploration of Mars, by robotic systems and humans; informs the public on the results, progress, and benefits to humankind of Mars exploration through the development and implementation of educational and public outreach activities. For more information, please contact: Marc Boucher, CEO (Email) Mars Institute Tel.: 1+ (604) 637-6538

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