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This summer, our NASA programs will focus on Tales of Tails in science.
Our community has really enjoyed learning about Perseverance, and they have asked for more tales of the Mars Rovers!
Presenters: Dr. Vandi Verma, Chief Engineer for Robotic Operations for the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to drive a rover on Mars. Dr. Vandi has been driving Mars rovers on the red planet since 2008 and has operated Spirit and Opportunity, Curiosity and now Perseverance. Join our STEM club to find out all the challenges of operating robots on other planets and why the rover drivers need to work on Mars Time!
Additional Resources:
Explore NASA's SpacePlace
Explore the rover missions on Mars:
- Mars Perseverance Rover | NASA
- Mars Science Laboratory - Curiosity Rover | NASA
- Mars Exploration Rovers - Spirit and Opportunity | NASA
This program is a hybrid event! Our guest presenter will be virtual (Zoom), and attendees are welcome in person so we can watch together on the big screen!
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