Artemis ROADS (2022-2023)
Our ROADS program (Rover Observation And Drone Survey) is a framework that lets students explore STEM concepts through hands-on activities. ROADS takes inspiration from real NASA projects and guides students on a space-related mission. Each year we update ROADS to tackle different science and engineering problems and to visit different solar system bodies. For 2022–2023 we’re going back to the Moon!
Students will…
- Create mission documentation
- Observe the changing Moon as viewed from Earth
- Investigate Artemis’s destination – the south pole of the Moon
- Model the system of living objects in a closed spacecraft and design a plant experiment
- Reflect on the types of items that help astronauts stay connected to home in space
- Use the engineering design process to develop a wheel for a lunar rover
- Operate a drone to simulate the Artemis trajectory
- Robotics & programming — design and test a robot that can drive on the challenging lunar surface
Check out a summary of this year’s Mission Objectives and the full manual below!
Have questions? Please take a look at:
- Slides from our Mission Advisor Q&A Session.
- Slides from Mission Advisor Support Session 1
- Slides from Mission Advisor Support Session 2
- Or watch recordings at https://www.youtube.com/c/nwessp
¡Los recursos en español están disponibles!
Announcements
- March 22nd – Artemis ROADS NASA Expert Talk – Angela Garcia 🗓
- Feb 15th – Artemis ROADS NASA Expert Talk – Elison Blancaflor, Ph.D. 🗓
- February 15th – Artemis ROADS Launchpad Submissions Due 🗓
- May 10th – Artemis ROADS Final Submissions Deadline 🗓
- March 15th – Artemis ROADS Low Earth Orbit Submissions Due 🗓
Introduction to the Artemis Mission
Prepare for your mission by reading about NASA's Artemis mission.
Introduction to the Artemis Mission
Challenge Manual
Learn about the challenge's mission objectives and schedule!
Download the Manual in English or Spanish
Companion Course
Enhance the mission with NGSS-aligned lessons that follow the 5E model. (English and Spanish-language lessons available!)
Artemis ROADS Companion Course
Resources
Learn about the challenge supplies, how to get help for your team, and view additional resources.
Online Resource Guide
Schedule and Team Recognition
Learn about the dates of major events and how your team will be rewarded for completing Mission Objectives.
Artemis ROADS Schedule and Team Recognition