Mars Flyer

The Mars Flyer simulation is a futuristic fantasy mission set during the early stages of human exploration of Mars. The experience revolves around the crew of Shepard Base, a small scientific station located in the Marineris Valley. Having learned of the impending arrival of an intense Martian dust storm, a search team must set out aboard jetpacks to locate a missing robotic rover craft called Sojourner.

The goal: to mark Sojourner’s location for later retrieval and return safely back to the base before the storm hits. 

Guest astronauts call upon their best time management, navigation, and logical deduction skills as they take the controls of a jetpack to search for the lost robot: Sojourner. The unusual flight characteristics of the jetpack and visual scenes based on real-life Martian geography heighten the thrill of this one-of-a-kind adventure.

The Hardware:

The Software:  (included with the hardware)

Fast Facts:

• NOTE:  This program has been temporarily suspended until 2006 for graphic and experience upgrades.

• Turn key.

• Height:  69.5"

• Width:  43"

• Length:  108"

• 5-7 Minute experience

• Software licenses included

• Pentium or AMD based

• One 30” Monitor

• One Joystick

• One Throttle

• One Audio system

• Electrical components

• Ventilation

• Power distribution

• Approximately 40 days to complete unit

• One year warranty on custom components

• Manufacturers warranty on off-the-shelf items

• Simulators can support activities, camps, summer programs, camp-ins, and much more.

• All components are designed to rugged standards for durability. 

• Created by an experienced design team in space-related education, exhibits and simulations: Design Force, and Binary Star Inc.

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