About MARS

Building the Future of Space Robotics

We're a student-led team building a semi-autonomous lunar rover for the Australian Rover Challenge 2026. Join us to gain hands-on experience in space robotics, interdisciplinary teamwork, and cutting-edge design.

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2026

Competition Year

What We Do

We design, build, and test our rover from the ground up using a project-based team structure

Competition Ready

Building for the Australian Rover Challenge 2026 with released rules and requirements

All Welcome

Engineers and non-engineers alike - there's a place for everyone on our team

Hands-On Learning

Gain practical experience in space robotics and cutting-edge technology

Our Teams

Choose between hands-on engineering projects or operations teams that keep everything running

Project Teams

Project Wally

Core rover platform and mobility systems

Mechanical DesignChassis EngineeringMobility Systems

Robotic Arm Project

Precision manipulator for competition tasks (with MURC)

RoboticsControl SystemsPrecision Engineering

EEV Project

Environment Extraction Vessel for science payload

Science PayloadRegolith AnalysisExtraction Systems

Operations Teams

Media & Marketing

Content creation, branding, and outreach

Content CreationSocial MediaBrand Design

Website Team

UX/UI design and site maintenance

Web DevelopmentUX/UI DesignSite Maintenance

Business & Sponsorship

Grants, industry partners, and pitching

FundraisingPartnershipsBusiness Development

Management Team

Project coordination and timeline management

Project ManagementTeam CoordinationPlanning

How We Work

Regular meetings, hands-on workshops, and collaborative learning

Team Meetings

Every two weeks (weekly closer to competition)

Flexible Schedule

Skills Workshops

PCB Design, Git/GitHub, CAD, and more

With Other Societies

Project Work

Individual team meetings and hands-on building

Self-Paced

Ready to Get Started?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about joining MARS

Ready to join our mission to Mars?

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