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Olympus Rover Trials

The Olympus Rover Trials (ORT) challenge student teams to design, build, and operate a rover for a simulated Mars sample return mission. Students create a rover concept, undergo a thorough review by space industry engineers, and balance performance parameters.

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Aims

  1. Engage students in complex systems engineering for a realistic space mission.
  2. Apply and learn technical skills relevant to the space industry in a project setting.
  3. Develop teamwork, leadership, and project management skills.
  4. Spark interest in space engineering and robotics.

ORT gives students a hands-on, real-world experience to prepare them for careers in the space sector.