Astronauts can attend Amazon's new cutting-edge tech conference for free AMZN

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Amazon is introducing a new event called re:MARS, which focuses on machine learning, automation, robotics, and space technology.

re:MARS is inspired by MARS, a private invite-only event hosted by Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, focused on artificial intelligence and space.

The first event will take place this year from June 4-7, and registration will open in March.

Pricing information isn't available yet, but astronauts can attend for free.

Amazon announced Thursday a new conference that's all about artificial intelligence, robots, outer space and other cutting-edge technology.

This event is called re:MARS, which stands for "Machine learning, Automation, Robotics and Space." This year's event will take place June 4-7 at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. It was inspired by MARS, which is an exclusive invite-only AI-focused event hosted by Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos. See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Japanese lifestyle guru Marie Kondo explains how to organize your home once and never againSee Also:Amazon's latest cloud product is dangerous for Cisco and Dell but really scary for Hewlett Packard Enterprise, analyst saysHere's how the government shutdown could affect the race between Amazon and Microsoft for a 10 billion Pentagon cloud contractMongoDB stock sinks 13 after Amazon encroaches on its turf but an analyst says MongoDB has 2 secret weapons

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