MSA President David Cooper Passes Away

The Mars Society Australia is immensely saddened to announce the passing
of MSA President David Cooper last night in Western Australia. David
brought immense commitment and energy to MSA and contributed enormously
in leadership and vision. He was the first Mars Society member in
Australia and was instrumental in setting the Australian Society and the
WA branch. He was always a member of the MSA board and was actively
involved in both the high level direction and involvement in specific
projects. These included fundraising, AMEC conferences, the Marsupial
rover, and Spaceward Bound expeditions in conjunction with NASA Ames RC.
David will be greatly missed. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Maureen, the rest of his family and friends.