Buzz Aldrin Foundation Donates Mars Map to Local School

Dr. Andy Aldrin, President of the Buzz Aldrin ShareSpace Foundation and David Atchley, Director of the Buzz Aldrin ShareSpace Foundation will be presenting a Mission to Mars Map to Palmetto Elementary School on Tuesday.

Aldrin will unveil the Giant Mars Map and discuss his father's vision of sending the first humans to Mars. Buzz Aldrin has a vision of people living on Mars. One step in achieving this dream is to inspire a generation of children to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM). The Giant Mars Map is a tool in providing this inspiration. 

Teachers who use the Giant Mars Map become part of an international community of educators who support the promotion of STEAM, share an interest in the exploration of space, and contribute to our future in space by preparing the next generation of explorers. They also receive training, in-person or online, concerning Mars and use of the Giant Mars Map.