Perseverance – Mars Rover

About the Perseverance – Mars Rover:

Space exploration became even more of a reality when Perseverance landed on Mars on February 18, 2021. Launching the previous July in an Atlas V launch vehicle, Perseverance is part of a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the Red Planet. The goal of the operation is to seek signs of ancient life, collect samples of rock and other planetary geology, and, ultimately, determine if life is possible outside of Earth.

The rover itself is roughly the size of a modern automobile and was developed and manufactured by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Derived from its predecessor, Curiosity, Perseverance was better equipped to handle the alien terrain. To increase handling, Perseverance was given larger aluminum wheels with cleats attached to improve traction. For exploring the Martian terrain, Perseverance uses its seven primary payload instruments—including robotic arms—nineteen cameras, and two microphones. The Mars rover, however, did not travel 293 million miles alone. It was joined by an experimental drone helicopter named Ingenuity. Ingenuity made the first powered flight on another planet on April 19, 2021. The end goal of Perseverance is to collect data for the eventual manned mission to Mars and the continued exploration of the Final Frontier.

Specifications:

Dimensions: 2.9 m × 2.7 m × 2.2 m (9 ft 6 in × 8 ft 10 in × 7 ft 3 in)
Dry mass: 1,025 kilograms (2,260 lb)
Power: 110 watt nuclear generator
Launched: July, 30 2020, from Cape Canaveral
Deployed: February, 18 2021
Location: Jezero crater, Mars

Additional information about this Brickmania® custom building kit:

Like the rover itself, this kit is beautiful in its form-follows-function design.
Brickmania® 3D printed wheels and a unique suspension pair perfectly with its multiple UV printed pieces and simulated instruments. The Ingenuity helicopter micro kit is also included, and both are sure to make a great addition to your collection.

Model Statistics:

Designed by Amanda Feuk & Austin Granger
154 LEGO® & Brickmania® elements
14 additional custom printed elements
Full-color printed building instructions
1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits
Intermediate skill level (4-6 years building experience recommended)

All Brickmania® model kits are made of new-condition LEGO® bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions. This is a limited-edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.

This is not a LEGO® Product. LEGO and the LEGO minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product. The LEGO Group is not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from the use or misuse of this product.

Deze set bevat kleine onderdelen en is niet geschikt voor kinderen onder de 3 jaar.