Red Rover, Red Rover!

This week, sixth-graders are learning about rovers, those special robots that have allowed us to learn so much about Mars!

How does a rover actually work? Visit this NASA site to find out about the parts that help Spirit and Opportunity do their jobs.

How do you help the rover land safely on the planet's surface? Go here to experiment with what kind of parachute works best.

Now that you have a better understanding of the technical details, it's time to design your own space mission. Send me a postcard!