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

03.07.2009: Press information for Aouda.X Comissioning

15.07 - 20.07.2009: Aouda.X for public display

At the Ars Electronica Center Linz. Don't miss the special event on 20. July 20:00 to celebrate 40th moon landing of Apollo11 (also at the Ars Electronica Center Linz)

23.06.09, 18:30 | 29.07.09, 19:00: Aouda Project Telecon's

09.09 - 10.09.2009: Operations workshop

Location:
Innsbruck & Großglockner