Clay-rich terrain and a future subsurface search
Oxia Planum
Phase 2: Infrastructure concept
Speculative autonomous logistics and habitat construction. No deployment date.
Real places · Official mission archives
Landmarks & Mission History
About this Site
Oxia Planum is the landing region selected for ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover. Clay-bearing ancient terrain motivates the planned subsurface search for preserved signs of past life. Prototype drills and tours are simulations, not access to the real spacecraft.
What You'll See
Site Conditions
Terrain
Clay-bearing plains, eroded channels, rocky 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
18.20°N, 24.30°W
Ready to explore?
Rent an Explorer , $350/hrLive Activity at Oxia Planum
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 Oxia Planum
Solar Sentinel
Optimus Explorer Solar
Battery
100%
Rate
$350/hr
Missions
2,345
Uptime
99.9%
Demonstration fleet robot. Not deployed on Mars.
Ice Prospector
Optimus Explorer Arctic
Battery
92%
Rate
$400/hr
Missions
567
Uptime
97.8%
Foundation Mapper
Optimus Explorer Survey
Battery
100%
Rate
$380/hr
Missions
1,890
Uptime
99.5%
Demonstration fleet robot. Not deployed on Mars.
Available Missions
4 jobs (2 from Earth), 1 tours, 4 activities
Paid Jobs
4Mars Station Foundation Survey , Grid 12
Medium4 hours · 15 applicants this week
Preview mars station foundation survey , grid 12 at Oxia 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.
$220
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Solar Panel Test Array , Daily Check-in
Easy7 days (3.5 hrs total) · 28 applicants this week
Preview solar panel test array , daily check-in at Oxia 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.
$210
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Solar Array Configuration Designer
HardWork from Earth15 hours (2-week window) · 6 applicants this week
Preview solar array configuration designer at Oxia 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.
$450
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
RTG Performance Monitor , Radioisotope Power Systems
HardWork from Earth8 hours/week (recurring) · 4 applicants this week
Preview rtg performance monitor , radioisotope power systems at Oxia 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.
$320
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Sightseeing Tours
1Oxia Planum Sunrise Tour
Easy2 hours · 367 bookings this week
Preview oxia planum sunrise tour at Oxia 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.
$80
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 Yoga & Mindfulness Session
Easy1 hour · 312 bookings this week
Preview martian yoga & mindfulness session at Oxia 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 Proposal Package
Easy1.5 hours · 89 bookings this week
Preview martian proposal package at Oxia 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.
$180
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Downhill Skiing , Regolith Slopes
Medium1.5 hours · 278 bookings this week
Preview martian downhill skiing , regolith slopes at Oxia 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.
$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 Shot Put & Hammer Throw
Easy1 hour · 156 bookings this week
Preview martian shot put & hammer throw at Oxia 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