Robert Zubrin

Robert Zubrin is an American aerospace engineer and advocate for space exploration, particularly Mars colonization. He is best known for his concept of "Mars Direct," a mission plan for sending humans to Mars using existing technology, emphasizing the feasibility of establishing a permanent human presence on the planet. Zubrin is the founder of the Mars Society, a nonprofit organization that promotes the human exploration of Mars. His work has inspired both public interest and scientific discourse on the importance of space exploration and the potential for human settlement beyond Earth.