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Solar System Ambassadors and Perseverance Landing

Solar System Ambassadors and Perseverance Landing


On February 18, 158 Solar System Ambassadors hosted 123 virtual watch parties to celebrate the Perseverance rover’s successful landing on the surface of Mars. 119 of the events were held in the United states and its territories. The Puerto Rico watch party was conducted in Spanish. Four landing events were held in countries outside the US targeting local audiences: Netherlands (in Dutch), Israel (in Hebrew), the United Kingdom and the US Naval Base in Rota, Spain. Due to ongoing power outages created by recent winter storms, a few of the events planned for Texas audiences had to be rescheduled. The most unusual landing event was hosted by SSAs Scott Nebeker and Emily Lehnardt of Utah. They used virtual reality to place participants on the surface of Mars so they could watch Perseverance touch down. 5069 people attended. A photo of the VR experience is attached to this report.

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VR simulation of Mars Perseverance Landing Touchdown.

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