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Reentry Rover 2
2025
Abstract
The project involves designing, building, and testing a solar-powered, remotely operated rover protected by an aeroshell. Deployed from a booster, the rover must survive reentry, travel 50 meters over Mars-like terrain, and record video. It must operate on solar power, shutting down at night and reconnecting during the day.
Project Details
The rover must fit inside the booster fairing, interface with the booster, and be fully protected by the aeroshell for at least 3 seconds after deployment. It must travel 50 meters over rough terrain, be solar-powered, remotely operated, record video, and comply with NAR, FAA, and NFPA safety regulations.
Project Objective
Design, build, and test a remote controlled solar powered re-entry vehicle, propelled from a booster, and an aeroshell allowing it to land and simulate a mars landing on difficult terrain with $1200 resources and within a 4-month timeframe with a team of five people.
Mission Needs
There is a need for a remote-controlled, solar-powered re-entry rover capable of surviving atmospheric entry, landing safely using an aeroshell, and navigating difficult terrain to simulate a Mars surface mission. The system must be designed, built, and tested within four months, using no more than $1200 in materials, and developed by a team of five people.
