"Space Program: Mars" by Tom Sachs
Installation view of "Space Program: Mars" by Tom Sachs at Park Avenue Armory in 2012, co-presented by Creative Time and Park Avenue Armory. During the May 16 to June 17 exhibition, Sachs and his team offer real-time demonstrations of every phase of Mars exploration, from launch to landing and walking on the Red Planet. More information at tomsachsmars.com.
Eannarino Performs Tasks for "Space Program: Mars"
Mary Eannarino performs mission tasks in preparation for "Space Program: Mars."
Extravehicular Mobility Unit in Tom Sachs' "Space Program: Mars"
Extravehicular Mobility Unit.
Mobile Quarantine Facility in "Space Program: Mars"
Installation view of Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF).
Mission Control Center in "Space Program: Mars"
Installation view of Nick Doyle and Pat McCarthy at Mission Control Center (MCC). Landing Excursion Module (LEM) in background.
Mars Roving Vehicle in "Space Program: Mars"
Tom Sachs' studio team navigates Mars landscape in Mars Roving Vehicle.
Pat McCarthy Working on "Space Program: Mars"
Installation view of Pat McCarthy working on the Landing Excursion Module (LEM).
Installation view of Mars Yard in "Space Program: Mars"
Installation view of Mars Yard, showing Gonzales Crater, Sample Return Suitcase, Entry Descent Landing (EDL), The Sun, and Mortar.
Bike Station in "Space Program: Mars"
Installation view of "Space Program: Mars" by Tom Sachs, showing Bike Station and Repair Station. Vader Fridge, MILF Fridge, and Hot Nuts in background.
The Dig in "Space Program: Mars"
Installation view of The Dig, showing Gonzales Crater, Scoring Saw, Surveillance Camera, Floor Raper, Insemination, and Dig Light. Civilian witness seating behind.
Tom Sachs on WAR Bike in "Space Program: Mars."
Installation view of the Landing Excursion Module (LEM), Mars Excursion Roving Vehicle (MERV), and Tom Sachs on WAR Bike in "Space Program: Mars."
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