Follow the layers of a changing planet
Gale Crater
Phase 1: Robotic exploration concept
Simulated robotic science and exploration inspired by real Mars missions.
Future community simulation
Life on Mars
Homes, neighbors, shared meals and small everyday moments.
Real places · Official mission archives
Landmarks & Mission History
About this Site
Gale Crater contains Mount Sharp, a layered mountain recording changes in ancient Martian environments. NASA Curiosity provides the scientific context for simulated sediment surveys and scenic routes.
What You'll See
Site Conditions
Terrain
Layered foothills, dunes, sedimentary outcrops
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
5.40°S, 137.80°E
Ready to explore?
Rent an Explorer , $250/hrLive Activity at Gale Crater
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 Gale Crater
Heritage Scout
Optimus Explorer Gentle
Battery
98%
Rate
$300/hr
Missions
2,104
Uptime
99.8%
Demonstration fleet robot. Not deployed on Mars.
Tranquility Rover
Optimus Explorer X1
Battery
76%
Rate
$250/hr
Missions
1,567
Uptime
98.9%
Eagle Eye
Optimus Explorer Photo
Battery
91%
Rate
$280/hr
Missions
934
Uptime
99.1%
Demonstration fleet robot. Not deployed on Mars.
Available Missions
5 jobs (2 from Earth), 2 tours, 4 activities
Paid Jobs
5Rover Landing Site Documentation
Medium3 hours · 23 applicants this week
Preview apollo landing site documentation at Gale Crater 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.
$150
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Regolith Composition Survey , Grid B7
Easy2.5 hours · 7 applicants this week
Preview regolith composition survey , grid b7 at Gale Crater 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.
$95
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Mars Sunset Time-Lapse
Easy14 days (7 hrs active) · 156 applicants this week
Preview earthrise time-lapse (14-day) at Gale Crater 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.
$500
you earn
+$200 bonus
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Heritage Site Compliance Reviewer
MediumWork from Earth5 hours · 12 applicants this week
Preview heritage site compliance reviewer at Gale Crater 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.
$200
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Autonomous Navigation QA , Flat Terrain Specialist
EasyWork from Earth3 hours · 89 applicants this week
Preview autonomous navigation qa , flat terrain specialist at Gale Crater 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
2Curiosity Heritage Route Tour
Easy2 hours · 478 bookings this week
Preview apollo 11 heritage walking tour at Gale Crater 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.
$95
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Blue Sunset Viewing Experience
Easy2 hours · 612 bookings this week
Preview earthrise viewing experience at Gale Crater 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
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Activities
4Martian Message in a Bottle
Easy1 hour · 1893 bookings this week
Preview martian message in a bottle at Gale Crater 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.
$120
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Marswalk Reenactment Experience
Easy1.5 hours · 267 bookings this week
Preview marswalk reenactment experience at Gale Crater 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.
$85
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Long Jump Championship
Easy45 minutes · 389 bookings this week
Preview martian long jump championship at Gale Crater 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.
$35
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Soccer Shootout
Easy30 minutes · 567 bookings this week
Preview martian soccer shootout at Gale Crater 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.
$35
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations