Plan your visit
Logistics
Everything you need to attend the Mars L1 Workshop, in person at NASA Ames or virtually from anywhere.
Dates
October 20-22, 2026
2.5 days
Venue
NASA Ames Research Center
Moffett Field, California
Format
Hybrid
In person & virtual
Getting here & access
Getting to NASA Ames
NASA Ames Research Center is located at Moffett Field in California's Silicon Valley, roughly midway between San Francisco (SFO) and San José (SJC) international airports. Detailed driving directions, the visitor gate, and public-transit options will be posted here closer to the event.
Site access & badging
NASA Ames is a federal facility. In-person attendees must complete visitor registration in advance, and foreign nationals may require additional lead time for access approval. Registration collects the information needed to sponsor your visit, so please register early.
Parking
On-site visitor parking will be available near the meeting venue. Specific lots, accessibility parking, and any shuttle arrangements will be detailed here before the workshop.
Where to stay & dining
Lodging
A room block is held for workshop attendees at the NASA Lodge on the Ames campus, at the government per diem rate (details below). A range of hotels is also available in nearby Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara.
Food & the area
Information on on-site refreshments and nearby dining in downtown Mountain View and the surrounding area will be provided. Coffee breaks and details on any group meals will be noted in the program.
Room block at the NASA Lodge
A block of rooms is held for Mars L1 attendees at the NASA Lodge (Building 19), on the NASA Ames campus, at the government per diem rate.
Reserve by October 2, 2026How to reserve
Email info@nasalodge.com with the subject line "Mars L1" by October 2, 2026, and include:
- Guest full name
- Email address
- Cell phone number
- Check-in and check-out dates
Good to know
- Check-in and check-out
- Check-in from 3:00 p.m., check-out by 11:00 a.m.. After-hours arrivals may use the lockboxes for a convenient check-in.
- Complimentary breakfast
- Breakfast is served Monday through Friday for guests staying in Building 19.
- Changes and cancellations
- Reservations may be modified or canceled up to 24 hours prior to check-in, either by emailing info@nasalodge.com or by calling the front desk at (650) 604-8100.
- Front desk
- (650) 604-8100, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST.
- Address
- 19 N Akron Rd, Moffett Field, CA 94035.
Joining virtually
Virtual attendance
Remote participants will join via a virtual platform with live-streamed sessions and Q&A. Connection details and a virtual-attendee guide will be sent to registered participants ahead of the workshop.
Questions about attending?
We're happy to help with travel, access, or virtual-participation questions.
Contact the organizers