Instructions
Students will investigate current and past space exploration technology. Based on their understanding of space technology, students will design and build a rover to explore a new planet based on their understanding of current and past Mars rover technologies.
2. Develop a Mission Statement
Your task is to design and build a rover to explore the surface of a newly discovered planet with your team. Your team will be assessing the planet’s visual characteristics, temperature and humidity, and design/implement an experiment to investigate light levels.
Name your rover and create a mission statement to explain what your rover is going to do. Keep in mind the sensors you have access to.
Example: The mission of the Curiosity Rover is “To search areas of Mars for past or present conditions favorable for life, and conditions capable of preserving a record of life” (http://mars.nasa.gov/msl/mission/rover/)
What is the name of your rover? What is your rover's mission statement?