On a Mission A journey to the stars doesn’t just begin at the launchpad. Discover new worlds through epic stories told by scientists on missions to outer space.
- Secrets of the Mars Rovers – S4E12by Anthony Greicius on March 8, 2023 at 10:07 pm
In this season 4 finale, Gentry Lee and Rob Manning reveal how surprises, hidden flaws, and uncertainties have always been a part of rovers and the exploration of Mars.
- Digging In: When Rovers Get Dirt on Mars – S4E11by Anthony Greicius on January 12, 2023 at 7:38 pm
Aaron Yazzie and others explain how, by scooping dirt and drilling rocks, rovers are digging deeper into the mysteries of Mars.
- The Power of the Rovers – S4E10by Anthony Greicius on November 14, 2022 at 10:54 pm
How does a rover keep driving on a planet with no gas stations? Shonte Tucker, Sabah Bux and Rob Manning power us through the ways Mars rovers keep going.
- Before You Can Drive, First You Have to Fly – S4E9by Anthony Greicius on October 3, 2022 at 8:21 pm
Before a rover can make tracks on Mars, it first has to rocket off Earth, speed through space, and then alight gently on the planet’s surface. Al Chen and Swati Mohan guide us through the many stages of a rover’s flight to Mars.
- How to Drive a Mars Rover – S4E8by Anthony Greicius on August 25, 2022 at 3:31 pm
Buckle up for a Mars tour with rover driver Vandi Verma, and learn how NASA’s rovers have evolved to better explore this alien world.