Last  Tuesday the Mars One organization announced that they had contracted with Lockheed-Martin and Surrey Satellite (SSTL) for studies into development of an unmanned Mars orbiter and a lander spacecraft that would launch in the 2018 time frame. (See earlier post here.)

I made notes of the press conference webcast: Mars One contracts Lockheed-Martin and Surrey Satellite for Mars spacecraft studies – NewSpace Watch – Dec.10.13

A video of the press conference is now available:

Caption:

Mars One Press Conference: Lockheed Martin & SSTL selected for first Mission to Mars (10 Dec 2013, Washington DC) http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mar…

00:00 – 02:52 Introduction by Dr. Linda Billings
02:53 – 09:18 Statement by Bas Lansdorp, CEO Mars One
09:18 – 12:43 Statement by Ed Sedivy, Chief Engineer Civil Space Lockheed Martin
09:18 – 15:31 Statement by Sir Martin Sweeting, Executive Chairman SSTL
15:31 – 17:19 Statement by Suzanne Flinkenflögel, Director of Communications Mars One
17:19 – 21:21 Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign Video
21:21 – 23:13 Closing Statement by Bas Lansdorp
23:13 – 56:35 Questions from the press (online & offline) answered by the panel