A vast impact basin and an atmospheric laboratory
Hellas Planitia
Phase 2: Infrastructure concept
Speculative autonomous logistics and habitat construction. No deployment date.
About this Site
Hellas Planitia is one of Mars’s great impact basins. Basin-scale terrain and atmospheric variability provide the setting for simulated weather observations, dust studies, and educational expeditions.
What You'll See
Site Conditions
Terrain
Basin floor, wind-shaped deposits, cratered margins
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
42.40°S, 70.50°E
Ready to explore?
Rent an Explorer , $250/hrLive Activity at Hellas Planitia
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
Rent an Explorer
Choose an Optimus Explorer to control at Hellas Planitia
History Walker
Optimus Explorer X1
Battery
85%
Rate
$250/hr
Missions
456
Uptime
98.3%
Available Missions
3 jobs (2 from Earth), 1 tours, 4 activities
Paid Jobs
3Crater Chain Photography
Medium4 hours · 8 applicants this week
Preview crater chain photography at Hellas 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
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Lesson Plan Creator , Martian Science Curriculum
MediumWork from Earth8 hours · 56 applicants this week
Preview lesson plan creator , martian science curriculum at Hellas 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.
$180
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Birthday Party Planner & Host , Martian Celebrations
EasyWork from Earth2 hours (including prep) · 167 applicants this week
Preview birthday party planner & host , martian celebrations at Hellas 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.
$95
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Sightseeing Tours
12001: A Space Odyssey Location Tour
Easy2 hours · 345 bookings this week
Preview 2001: a space odyssey location tour at Hellas 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
Activities
4Martian Classroom , Live School Field Trip
Easy1 hour · 189 bookings this week
Preview martian classroom , live school field trip at Hellas 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.
$95
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Birthday Party
Easy1 hour · 412 bookings this week
Preview martian birthday party at Hellas 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.
$65
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Tennis , Crater Court
Medium1 hour · 234 bookings this week
Preview martian tennis , crater court at Hellas 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
Martian Biathlon , Drive & Shoot
Medium1.5 hours · 167 bookings this week
Preview martian biathlon , drive & shoot at Hellas 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