Where Opportunity read the evidence of ancient water
Meridiani Planum
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 Opportunity explored Meridiani Planum from 2004 to 2018. This simulated destination combines mission history with surveys of layered outcrops and hematite-rich terrain. Legacy hardware is treated as a no-contact heritage subject.
What You'll See
Site Conditions
Terrain
Flat plains, small craters, layered 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
1.95°S, 5.53°W
Ready to explore?
Rent an Explorer , $280/hrLive Activity at Meridiani Planum
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 Meridiani Planum
Terrace Hopper
Optimus Explorer X2
Battery
89%
Rate
$320/hr
Missions
1,567
Uptime
98.4%
Shadow Chaser
Optimus Explorer Photo
Battery
95%
Rate
$280/hr
Missions
2,456
Uptime
99.4%
Demonstration fleet robot. Not deployed on Mars.
Available Missions
3 jobs (2 from Earth), 1 tours, 4 activities
Paid Jobs
3Sunset Time-Lapse from Terrace 4
Medium3 hours (setup + monitoring) · 34 applicants this week
Preview sunset time-lapse from terrace 4 at Meridiani Planum 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
you earn
+$50 bonus
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Live Tour Guide , Copernicus Terraces
EasyWork from Earth90 minutes per tour · 234 applicants this week
Preview live tour guide , copernicus terraces at Meridiani Planum 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
Customer Experience Reviewer , Post-Mission Surveys
EasyWork from Earth2 hours · 312 applicants this week
Preview customer experience reviewer , post-mission surveys at Meridiani Planum 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
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Sightseeing Tours
1Copernicus Terraces Scenic Descent
Easy2 hours · 312 bookings this week
Preview copernicus terraces scenic descent at Meridiani Planum 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
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 Photography Masterclass
Medium2.5 hours · 89 bookings this week
Preview martian photography masterclass at Meridiani Planum 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
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Obstacle Course Racing
Medium1 hour · 567 bookings this week
Preview martian obstacle course racing at Meridiani Planum 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.
$50
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Baseball , Home Run Derby
Easy45 minutes · 423 bookings this week
Preview martian baseball , home run derby at Meridiani Planum 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 Parkour , Terrace Run
Hard1 hour · 187 bookings this week
Preview martian parkour , terrace run at Meridiani Planum 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