Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Mycah
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

What will it take to get astronauts to Mars—and back—safely? This dynamic, animated experience highlights real NASA research and initiatives that are preparing the next generation of astronauts to travel to Mars. It illuminates how creativity, collaboration, communication, and expertise in a diverse number of fields are key for the success of deep space travel—while also inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals!

The Bell Museum collaborated with NASA and the UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center to create this new planetarium show. The work was funded by a NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) Award 80NSSC20M0028 to the Bell Museum through the Regents of the University of Minnesota.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience is 6 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights and explosions may affect some younger audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.