Resource scouting for a future arrival
Arcadia Planitia
Phase 2: Infrastructure concept
Speculative autonomous logistics and habitat construction. No deployment date.
Future community simulation
Life on Mars
Homes, neighbors, shared meals and small everyday moments.
About this Site
Arcadia Planitia is a northern plain of interest for Martian ice-resource studies. This concept imagines cargo-site surveys and habitat logistics inspired by future transportation goals, not a confirmed SpaceX landing site or deployed settlement.
What You'll See
Site Conditions
Terrain
Northern plains, shallow depressions, dust
Temperature
Variable by season; Mars overall: about -153°C to 20°C
Sunlight
24 h 39 min sol; daylight varies by latitude and season
Established
Prototype destination
Coordinates
40.00°N, 170.00°W
Ready to explore?
Rent an Explorer , $200/hrLive Activity at Arcadia Planitia
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
Rent an Explorer
Choose an Optimus Explorer to control at Arcadia Planitia
Plains Runner
Optimus Explorer Sprint
Battery
96%
Rate
$200/hr
Missions
3,456
Uptime
99.7%
Demonstration fleet robot. Not deployed on Mars.
Base Builder
Optimus Explorer Heavy
Battery
80%
Rate
$550/hr
Missions
678
Uptime
96.8%
Demonstration fleet robot. Not deployed on Mars.
Mineral Scout
Optimus Explorer Geo
Battery
88%
Rate
$300/hr
Missions
890
Uptime
98.5%
Available Missions
4 jobs (2 from Earth), 1 tours, 5 activities
Paid Jobs
4Base Camp Alpha Perimeter Survey , Sector 5
Easy1.5 hours · 45 applicants this week
Preview base camp alpha perimeter survey , sector 5 at Arcadia Planitia in the Mars simulation. Plan a route, review terrain and queue autonomous tasks. Real Mars communications take approximately 3 to 22 minutes each way, so this concept uses mission planning rather than live joystick control. Robots, payouts, bookings and activity records are demonstration data.
$75
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
KREEP Mineral Sampling , Grid F12
Medium3 hours · 11 applicants this week
Preview kreep mineral sampling , grid f12 at Arcadia Planitia in the Mars simulation. Plan a route, review terrain and queue autonomous tasks. Real Mars communications take approximately 3 to 22 minutes each way, so this concept uses mission planning rather than live joystick control. Robots, payouts, bookings and activity records are demonstration data.
$140
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Construction Site Safety Spotter
EasyWork from Earth4-hour shift · 198 applicants this week
Preview construction site safety spotter at Arcadia Planitia in the Mars simulation. Plan a route, review terrain and queue autonomous tasks. Real Mars communications take approximately 3 to 22 minutes each way, so this concept uses mission planning rather than live joystick control. Robots, payouts, bookings and activity records are demonstration data.
$90
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Community Manager , Oceanus Operators Forum
EasyWork from Earth5 hours/week (recurring) · 78 applicants this week
Preview community manager , oceanus operators forum at Arcadia Planitia in the Mars simulation. Plan a route, review terrain and queue autonomous tasks. Real Mars communications take approximately 3 to 22 minutes each way, so this concept uses mission planning rather than live joystick control. Robots, payouts, bookings and activity records are demonstration data.
$110
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Sightseeing Tours
1Infinite Plains Horizon Drive
Easy1.5 hours · 289 bookings this week
Preview infinite plains horizon drive at Arcadia Planitia in the Mars simulation. Plan a route, review terrain and queue autonomous tasks. Real Mars communications take approximately 3 to 22 minutes each way, so this concept uses mission planning rather than live joystick control. Robots, payouts, bookings and activity records are demonstration data.
$55
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Activities
5Martian Speed Run Challenge
Easy1 hour · 678 bookings this week
Preview martian speed run challenge at Arcadia Planitia in the Mars simulation. Plan a route, review terrain and queue autonomous tasks. Real Mars communications take approximately 3 to 22 minutes each way, so this concept uses mission planning rather than live joystick control. Robots, payouts, bookings and activity records are demonstration data.
$40
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Construction Site Visit
Easy1.5 hours · 456 bookings this week
Preview martian construction site visit at Arcadia Planitia in the Mars simulation. Plan a route, review terrain and queue autonomous tasks. Real Mars communications take approximately 3 to 22 minutes each way, so this concept uses mission planning rather than live joystick control. Robots, payouts, bookings and activity records are demonstration data.
$60
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Marathon , Full 42.195 km
Easy3.5 hours · 234 bookings this week
Preview martian marathon , full 42.195 km at Arcadia Planitia in the Mars simulation. Plan a route, review terrain and queue autonomous tasks. Real Mars communications take approximately 3 to 22 minutes each way, so this concept uses mission planning rather than live joystick control. Robots, payouts, bookings and activity records are demonstration data.
$70
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Explorer Sumo Wrestling
Medium30 minutes · 345 bookings this week
Preview explorer sumo wrestling at Arcadia Planitia in the Mars simulation. Plan a route, review terrain and queue autonomous tasks. Real Mars communications take approximately 3 to 22 minutes each way, so this concept uses mission planning rather than live joystick control. Robots, payouts, bookings and activity records are demonstration data.
$40
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Drift Racing
Medium1 hour · 389 bookings this week
Preview martian drift racing at Arcadia Planitia in the Mars simulation. Plan a route, review terrain and queue autonomous tasks. Real Mars communications take approximately 3 to 22 minutes each way, so this concept uses mission planning rather than live joystick control. Robots, payouts, bookings and activity records are demonstration data.
$45
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations