įMARS is the first research station of its kind to be built, completed in the summer of 2000.
The location is approximately 1,609 km (1,000 mi 869 nmi) from the Geographic North Pole and approximately 1,287 km (800 mi 695 nmi) from the Magnetic North Pole. The station is situated on Haynes Ridge, overlooking the Haughton impact crater, a 23 km (14 mi) diameter crater formed approximately 39 million years ago (late Eocene). 'A wonderful blend of characters, cultures, and beliefs give a modern take to the classic scientific dream – colonising Mars.The station is located on Devon Island, a Mars analog environment and polar desert, approximately 165 kilometres (103 mi) north east of the hamlet of Resolute in Nunavut, Canada. 'This beautifully queer civilisation on Mars was absolutely delightful to read.' This thought-provoking sci-fi novel blends classic science fiction ideas with neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ themes.
Perfect for fans of Mary Robinette Kowal's 'Lady Astronaut' series and the writing styles of Robert J. Grappling with the realities of human nature and with their batteries slowly dying, the colony's 150 women and 10 men must overcome their differences to create a lasting community.īut things aren't always what they seem and maybe the colonists aren't as alone as they thought… Noble aspirations are easier said than done, though – especially when the entire planet wants to kill you. With Earth in the throes of a devastating pandemic, autistic scientist Devon and her fellow colonists are faced with the momentous task of establishing a new society – one that learns from the past and prioritises sustainability over short-term gain. A fresh start, a queer social liberal dream, and a planet that wants to kill you.Ĭarving out a life on Mars is no easy feat.
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