Learn All About the Mars 2020 Rover Mission

LONG VALLEY - On Monday, August 24th at 7 p.m., Washington Twp. Public Library will host a virtual program about NASA’s next mission to Mars. The Mars 2020 Rover will look for signs of habitable conditions on Mars in the ancient past as well as for signs of past microbial life itself. The rover will be using a drill to collect core samples and set them aside on the surface of Mars for a future mission to potentially return them to Earth. The mission will also demonstrate technologies for future human expeditions to Mars, such as producing oxygen from the Martian atmosphere, identifying water resources, improving landing techniques, and characterizing weather, dust, and other potential environmental conditions that could affect future astronauts living and working on Mars. Presenter Paul Cirillo is a member of the NJ Astronomical Association and founder of the Somerset County's 4-H Space & Astronomy Club. He has been fascinated by astronomy and space missions all his life and enjoys sharing his knowledge with the public. This program will be geared towards adults, but is suitable for children in grades 5 and up. It will be held over Zoom. Click here to register so we can send you a link to attend.