The research programme includes a stratospheric balloon, scouting for optimal Mars analogue sites, the development of simulated spacesuits and a rover to be tested in the High Arctic in 2010/2011. The science focus of PolAres is planetary protection.

Welcome to PolAres Programme

...a Mars analogue research programme for human-robotic exploration missions.

Schedule Update

12.-14. February 2010: Aouda.X Integration-session

Location: Innsbruck

5. - 7. March 2010: Aouda.X Integration Workshop

Location: Innsbruck

8. - 11. April 2010: 6. Suit Workshop

Location: Würzburg, Germany

21.-24. May 2010: Glacier field test

Location: glacier in the western part of Austria