Dr. Tanya Harrison is a “Professional Martian” who worked on rocks and robots on the Red Planet. She specialises in the geology of Mars, using cameras onboard rovers and satellites as her tools. Tanya will discuss what all of the missions at Mars right now are up to, what cool missions are planned for the near future, and how they help us understand Earth and our place in the universe.
Exploring Mars with Dr Tanya Harrison
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Exploring Mars with Dr Tanya Harrison
When
May 15, 2026
9:00 am to 9:45 am EST
Grade Level: 4-8
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