Mission Control

Today, we were given a tour of the ISS Mission Control and of the Mission Control center used for the Apollo missions (and later for shuttle missions). On this special tour, we had four Flight Directors to explain how Mission Control works and answer our questions. It was a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks NASA!

Weigh In

The robots have been weighed in. 

We were the third lightest, giving us the third selection for time. We had wanted to go on Thursday morning, which we were able to get. 

We will post details on how you can watch our run later. For now, we are off for a tour of JSC. 

Lunch on NASA china

Our lunch today was served on NASA china. 

The team really liked the churros. 

The rover makes it up the hill!

When we first started planning for the competition, this hill scared us. Today, the rover drove up it, controlled from NERVE, with no problems.

The rover was able to come down on a steeper side of the hill as well. 

First Commands from Mission Control at NERVE

The rover is now being driven by our mission control at the NERVE Center. 

The rover's first time on the Rock Yard

The rover has made its first foray onto the JSC Rock Yard. 

Mars rock samples

The Martians have conveniently spray painted interesting rock samples for our rovers to find.