The Mars mission network
Meet the programs shaping Mars exploration: NASA surface science, ESA orbiters and future drilling, SpaceX transportation development, and missions from China and the UAE. Official sources provide the mission context; Optimus rentals, jobs, prices, and facilities are prototype scenarios.
24 h 39 min
One Martian sol
38% of Earth
Surface gravity
~3-22 min
Typical one-way signal delay
SpaceX
Future explorationTransportation system in development
Mars destinations not confirmed here
Reusable crew and cargo transportation is part of SpaceX's long-term Mars ambitions. This is a development program, not a deployed Mars service.
Inspires simulated cargo-zone assessment, habitat logistics, and resource scouting. Arcadia is a concept location, not a confirmed Starship landing site.
Official mission source →NASA / JPL
Surface scienceLanded February 18, 2021
Jezero Crater
Studies ancient habitability, searches for signs of past microbial life, and collects rock and regolith samples for possible future return.
Inspires delta mapping, sample documentation, and autonomous route planning. The prototype does not control Perseverance.
Official mission source →NASA / JPL
Surface scienceLanded August 2012
Gale Crater / Mount Sharp
Investigates whether ancient Mars had environments capable of supporting microbial life, using geology and chemistry measurements.
Inspires layered-rock surveys and tours through the environmental history recorded in Mount Sharp.
Official mission source →ESA, with NASA contributions
Future explorationPlanned launch in 2028; schedule may change
Oxia Planum
Planned rover mission searching for preserved signs of past life, with a drill designed to reach up to two meters below the surface.
Inspires subsurface sampling and clay-terrain investigations. The rover is not offered for rental in this app.
Official mission source →ESA
Orbital scienceReached Mars orbit in December 2003
Mars orbit
Studies the surface, subsurface, and atmosphere of Mars. Orbital images reveal volcanic landscapes, canyons, and the planet's water history.
Provides context for Olympus Mons and Valles Marineris. Local terrain previews are illustrative, not measured elevation models.
Official mission source →ESA / ExoMars
Orbital scienceArrived at Mars in October 2016
Mars orbit
Investigates trace gases in the atmosphere and supports communications relay for surface missions.
Connects atmospheric observations, relay planning, and surface science in the Mars operations concept.
Official mission source →UAE / Emirates Mars Mission
Orbital scienceEntered Mars orbit in February 2021
Mars orbit
Observes the Martian atmosphere and weather, connecting lower-atmosphere conditions with processes in the upper atmosphere.
Inspires basin weather and dust observations. The Hellas scenario does not imply a UAE surface installation.
Official mission source →CNSA / China
Surface scienceZhurong landed in May 2021
Utopia Planitia
An orbiter, lander, and rover mission investigating Martian terrain, geology, and environmental conditions.
Inspires northern-plains mapping. This is mission history and scientific context, not a claim of a current rental connection.
Official mission source →NASA / JPL
Mission archive2018-2022 surface mission
Elysium Planitia
Used seismic and other measurements to investigate the interior of Mars. The mission ended in December 2022.
Inspires archived instrument tours and simulated seismic station inspections, with no contact with real hardware.
Official mission source →NASA / JPL
Mission archiveSurface exploration from 2004 to 2018
Meridiani Planum
Investigated rocks and sediments that revealed evidence of ancient water. NASA declared the mission complete in 2019.
Inspires no-contact heritage tours and geology assignments using the rover's scientific legacy.
Official mission source →Mission context checked October 4, 2026. Future schedules can change; follow the official sources for updates. No affiliation or operational connection with the organizations listed.