A canyon system on a planetary scale
Valles Marineris
Phase 1: Robotic exploration concept
Simulated robotic science and exploration inspired by real Mars missions.
Real places · Official mission archives
Landmarks & Mission History
Valles Marineris Canyon
Valles Marineris stretches roughly 4,000 kilometres. Mars Express imagery reveals immense walls, interior formations and the scale of this canyon system.
Geology · Orbital fracture mappingNoctis Labyrinthus
Noctis Labyrinthus is a network of valleys and fractured plateaus west of Valles Marineris. Its terrain reflects tectonic stresses associated with the Tharsis region.
About this Site
Valles Marineris spans a huge portion of the Martian equatorial region. Orbital observations guide the prototype’s canyon viewpoints, supervised traverse plans, and simulated cliff mapping.
What You'll See
Site Conditions
Terrain
Canyon rims, steep walls, talus slopes
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
13.90°S, 59.20°W
Ready to explore?
Rent an Explorer , $450/hrLive Activity at Valles Marineris
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
Completed a simulated Mars exploration task
Rent an Explorer
Choose an Optimus Explorer to control at Valles Marineris
Canyon Diver
Optimus Explorer HD
Battery
73%
Rate
$450/hr
Missions
234
Uptime
96.8%
Demonstration fleet robot. Not deployed on Mars.
Available Missions
3 jobs (2 from Earth), 1 tours, 3 activities
Paid Jobs
3Rille Wall Geological Survey , Section D
Hard5 hours · 5 applicants this week
Preview rille wall geological survey , section d at Valles Marineris 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.
$280
you earn
+$100 bonus
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian Classroom Host , Live School Field Trips
EasyWork from Earth1 hour · 156 applicants this week
Preview martian classroom host , live school field trips at Valles Marineris 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
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Photo Contest Judge , Canyon Photography
EasyWork from Earth3 hours · 89 applicants this week
Preview photo contest judge , canyon photography at Valles Marineris 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.
$100
you earn
Requirements
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
Deliverables
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Sightseeing Tours
1Grand Canyon of the Mars , Rim Walk
Easy2 hours · 198 bookings this week
Preview grand canyon of the mars , rim walk at Valles Marineris 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
3Canyon Rappel Thrill Ride
Hard3 hours · 76 bookings this week
Preview canyon rappel thrill ride at Valles Marineris 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.
$130
per person
What's Included
- →Use the browser simulation
- →Review the route and safety constraints
What You Get
- ✓Simulated mission report
- ✓Recorded observations
Martian BASE Jumping , 300m Canyon Drop
Easy1.5 hours · 312 bookings this week
Preview martian base jumping , 300m canyon drop at Valles Marineris 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
Martian Javelin , Canyon Throw
Medium1 hour · 156 bookings this week
Preview martian javelin , canyon throw at Valles Marineris 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