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.
Mary Eannarino performs mission tasks in preparation for "Space Program: Mars."
Extravehicular Mobility Unit.
Installation view of Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF).
Installation view of Nick Doyle and Pat McCarthy at Mission Control Center (MCC). Landing Excursion Module (LEM) in background.
Tom Sachs' studio team navigates Mars landscape in Mars Roving Vehicle.
Installation view of Pat McCarthy working on the Landing Excursion Module (LEM).
Installation view of Mars Yard, showing Gonzales Crater, Sample Return Suitcase, Entry Descent Landing (EDL), The Sun, and Mortar.
Installation view of "Space Program: Mars" by Tom Sachs, showing Bike Station and Repair Station. Vader Fridge, MILF Fridge, and Hot Nuts in background.
Installation view of The Dig, showing Gonzales Crater, Scoring Saw, Surveillance Camera, Floor Raper, Insemination, and Dig Light. Civilian witness seating behind.
Installation view of the Landing Excursion Module (LEM), Mars Excursion Roving Vehicle (MERV), and Tom Sachs on WAR Bike in "Space Program: Mars."
Installation view of the Repair Station (with Sam Ratanarat’s hands) in "Space Program: Mars" by Tom Sachs.
Installation view of the Robert Irwin Scrim Clean Air Room (RISCAR).
Interior view of Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF).
Mary Eannarino on the Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF).