Futureus: Mission on Mars

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Discover how robots are helping us to explore space! Learn more about space exploration by trying your hand at a range of fun robotic challenges. Programme (in Scratch) or pilot your robot to collect and sort samples collected on Mars.

  • Activity 1 – Mission on Mars with your rover
    Discover the role of robots in space exploration by tackling some fun challenges! Programme your robot (using Scratch blocks) to collect and sort samples scattered around Mars.
    > FR-EN-NL / 8 years and over
    > Friday – Booking in advance required / 45 minutes / Max 16 pupils per session / 9:15 (FR), 10:15 (NL), 11:15 (FR), 12:15 (NL), 13:45 (FR), 14:45 (NL)
    > Weekend – Running continuously

  • Activity 2 – Collecting samples on Mars
    Two teams of two compete to win the Space Explorers title! Your goal? To collect as many samples as possible scattered around the field and bring them back to your base. Beware, the other team might try to immobilise you or steal what you've collected! 
    Ready to explore Mars?
    > FR-EN-NL / 8 years and over
    > Weekend only – 2 minutes / Running continuously