Read through Step 1 to learn about what you will be working on. Then read and follow the directions listed under Step 2.
Step 1: What is the Problem/ Opportunity
Design Brief: Scenario
The Rokenbok Exploratory Space Agency (RESA) is in the process of developing plans for a space colony on the planet of Mars over
the next ten years.
The engineers at RESA are exploring various creative options for using existing materials on the martian surface as a cheap and efficient way to build structures and habitats on Mars without having to transport everything from Earth.
The Rokenbok Exploratory Space Agency (RESA) is in the process of developing plans for a space colony on the planet of Mars over
the next ten years.
The engineers at RESA are exploring various creative options for using existing materials on the martian surface as a cheap and efficient way to build structures and habitats on Mars without having to transport everything from Earth.
Design Project
In order to help these aerospace engineers understand what materials would be available and how they might be used, RESA is in need of a small, yet functional Martian rover that can safely land on the surface of Mars and then collect material samples that can be retrieved and analyzed for future use.
Your design and engineering team has been assigned the task of building a scale model of the Mars rover that can launch into space, land, and retrieve materials from Mars.
Time is of the essence and your team must work together to prepare your scale model for presentation to RESA at their next planning meeting. Each team should work through each step of the design process to research, protoype, and develop a high quality design.
In order to help these aerospace engineers understand what materials would be available and how they might be used, RESA is in need of a small, yet functional Martian rover that can safely land on the surface of Mars and then collect material samples that can be retrieved and analyzed for future use.
Your design and engineering team has been assigned the task of building a scale model of the Mars rover that can launch into space, land, and retrieve materials from Mars.
Time is of the essence and your team must work together to prepare your scale model for presentation to RESA at their next planning meeting. Each team should work through each step of the design process to research, protoype, and develop a high quality design.
Step 2: Research and Discovery
The following are examples of different types of rovers that have been sent to Mars. Once you've looked at the provided websites, look for other possible rover designs and ideas.
Mars: Exploration Rovers
Mars: Curiosity Rover
Curiosity Rover: Design, Planning, and Field Geology on Mars
NASA Flaunts Design for 2020 Mars Rover
Mars: Exploration Rovers
Mars: Curiosity Rover
Curiosity Rover: Design, Planning, and Field Geology on Mars
NASA Flaunts Design for 2020 Mars Rover