Listen to the interior of Mars
Elysium Planitia
Phase 1: Robotic exploration concept
Simulated robotic science and exploration inspired by real Mars missions.
Real places · Official mission archives
Landmarks & Mission History
About this Site
NASA InSight landed in Elysium Planitia in 2018 and completed its mission in 2022. Its seismic science inspires simulated instrument checks and terrain mapping on this broad equatorial plain.
What You'll See
Site Conditions
Terrain
Smooth plains, dust, small impact craters
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
4.50°N, 135.60°E
Ready to explore?
Rent an Explorer , $500/hrLive Activity at Elysium Planitia
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
Rent an Explorer
Choose an Optimus Explorer to control at Elysium Planitia
Deep Space Observer
Optimus Explorer Astro
Battery
88%
Rate
$500/hr
Missions
89
Uptime
95.2%
Demonstration fleet robot. Not deployed on Mars.
Available Missions
3 jobs (2 from Earth), 1 tours, 3 activities
Paid Jobs
3Radio Telescope Site Survey , Grid 3
Expert6 hours · 1 applicant this week
Preview radio telescope site survey , grid 3 at Elysium 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.
$350
you earn
+$200 bonus
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Translator , Mission Communications (Mandarin/English)
MediumWork from Earth4 hours · 34 applicants this week
Preview translator , mission communications (mandarin/english) at Elysium 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.
$130
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Astrophotography Coach , Dark Side Sessions
EasyWork from Earth2 hours · 123 applicants this week
Preview astrophotography coach , dark side sessions at Elysium 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
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Sightseeing Tours
1The Dark Side Experience
Medium3 hours · 67 bookings this week
Preview the dark side experience at Elysium 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
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Activities
3Astrophotography , Milky Way Session
Medium4 hours · 45 bookings this week
Preview astrophotography , milky way session at Elysium 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.
$160
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Meditation & Solitude Session
Easy1 hour · 234 bookings this week
Preview martian meditation & solitude session at Elysium 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 Highland Rally , Endurance Cross-Country
Expert3 hours · 34 bookings this week
Preview martian highland rally , endurance cross-country at Elysium 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.
$80
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations