At the foot of the solar system’s giant volcano
Olympus Mons
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
Olympus Mons is a vast shield volcano studied from orbit, including by ESA Mars Express. Simulated routes explore volcanic terrain near its lower flanks rather than promising a rover ascent to the summit.
What You'll See
Site Conditions
Terrain
Volcanic plains, escarpments, lava flows
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
18.65°N, 133.80°W
Ready to explore?
Rent an Explorer , $380/hrLive Activity at Olympus Mons
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
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Choose an Optimus Explorer to control at Olympus Mons
Lava Crawler
Optimus Explorer Geo
Battery
82%
Rate
$380/hr
Missions
456
Uptime
97.1%
Demonstration fleet robot. Not deployed on Mars.
Tube Scout
Optimus Explorer Cave
Battery
95%
Rate
$500/hr
Missions
67
Uptime
98.2%
Demonstration fleet robot. Not deployed on Mars.
Available Missions
4 jobs (2 from Earth), 2 tours, 2 activities
Paid Jobs
4Lava Tube Entrance Survey
Expert5 hours · 3 applicants this week
Preview lava tube entrance survey at Olympus Mons 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
Volcanic Vent Gas Sampling
Medium3 hours · 9 applicants this week
Preview volcanic vent gas sampling at Olympus Mons 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
Lava Tube Tour Script Writer
MediumWork from Earth6 hours · 45 applicants this week
Preview lava tube tour script writer at Olympus Mons 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
Explorer Footage Video Editor , Volcanic Highlights
EasyWork from Earth4 hours · 187 applicants this week
Preview explorer footage video editor , volcanic highlights at Olympus Mons 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
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Sightseeing Tours
2Lava Tube Cave Tour
Medium2.5 hours · 234 bookings this week
Preview lava tube cave tour at Olympus Mons 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
Volcanic Highlands Scenic Drive
Easy2 hours · 178 bookings this week
Preview volcanic highlands scenic drive at Olympus Mons 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
Activities
2Martian Treasure Hunt , Volcanic Edition
Medium2 hours · 145 bookings this week
Preview martian treasure hunt , volcanic edition at Olympus Mons 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
Martian Rock Climbing , Rille Wall Ascent
Hard2 hours · 92 bookings this week
Preview martian rock climbing , rille wall ascent at Olympus Mons 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