Bringing the Future of Space Exploration to Life: Mars Rover Concept
July 21, 2017 | On Display All Day; Special Program at 11:30am
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free
Join us as we welcome the Kennedy Space Center Mars Rover. Using NASA-engineered science and specs, this Mars rover concept vehicle was created as a traveling exhibit to inspire and educate the next generation of space explorers. The rover sits on six wheels, and is 50 inches tall and 30 inches wide and weighs 5,500 pounds.
The rover will be on view all day, with a special programs with NASA astronaut Jon McBride at 11:30 am.
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
6th St. and Independence Ave SW. Washington, DC 20560
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