Landing on Mars
Our Landing on Mars public virtual event explores missions arriving at Mars from three different countries. The following links are referenced in the program and are listed here for you to explore after the program:
- NASA site for exploring Mars, orbiters, and landers
- Perseverance Rover 3D Model
- Perseverance Rover 3D Model with clickable instrument highlights
- Ingenuity Helicopter 3D Model
- Veritasium YouTube video about the Ingenuity helicopter
- Entry Descent and Landing (EDL) simulation which will also synch up with the actual real-time landing sequence on landing day
- Landing Event: Thursday, February 18. Live coverage begins at 1:15 PM CST, cruise stage separation will occur around 2:38 PM, with the landing expected around 2:55 PM. Live coverage in Spanish is also available.