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New NASA Perseverance Display Added to Mission: SPACE at Epcot

NASA Perseverance Display Now at Mission: SPACE

Guests visiting Mission: SPACE at Epcot will discover an exciting new addition created by Walt Disney Imagineering in collaboration with NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover team. This impressive display brings the adventure of Mars exploration closer to home.

Authentic Rover Elements on Display

The new exhibit replicates the tread marks left by the Perseverance rover on the Martian surface. Disney artisans used a prototype rover wheel, on loan from NASA, to make authentic tracks. Guests can view these details while learning about the rover’s groundbreaking mission.

Guests visiting the Mission: SPACE attraction at EPCOT in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., may notice a new addition created through the combined magic of Walt Disney Imagineering and NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover team. A new display replicates the tread marks left by the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars, using a borrowed prototype rover wheel. Disney artisans also added some surface collection tubes recreated through 3D printing. Perseverance continues its mission on Mars to collect samples that a future mission could one day return to Earth.
Guests visiting the Mission: SPACE attraction at EPCOT in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., may notice a new addition created through the combined magic of Walt Disney Imagineering and NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover team. A new display replicates the tread marks left by the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars, using a borrowed prototype rover wheel. Disney artisans also added some surface collection tubes recreated through 3D printing. Perseverance continues its mission on Mars to collect samples that a future mission could one day return to Earth. (Preston Mack, Photographer)

Celebrating Mars ExplorationIn addition to the tread marks, the display includes 3D-printed replicas of the rover’s surface collection tubes—used by Perseverance to gather samples for future return to Earth. This exhibit highlights the ongoing efforts of Mars exploration and invites guests to imagine what’s next.

Guests visiting the Mission: SPACE attraction at EPCOT in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., may notice a new addition created through the combined magic of Walt Disney Imagineering and NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover team. A new display replicates the tread marks left by the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars, using a borrowed prototype rover wheel. Disney artisans also added some surface collection tubes recreated through 3D printing. Perseverance continues its mission on Mars to collect samples that a future mission could one day return to Earth.
Guests visiting the Mission: SPACE attraction at EPCOT in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., may notice a new addition created through the combined magic of Walt Disney Imagineering and NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover team. A new display replicates the tread marks left by the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars, using a borrowed prototype rover wheel. Disney artisans also added some surface collection tubes recreated through 3D printing. Perseverance continues its mission on Mars to collect samples that a future mission could one day return to Earth. (Preston Mack, Photographer)

A Seamless Fit for Mission: SPACE

This addition perfectly complements Mission: SPACE’s theme of adventure and exploration. It offers guests a unique opportunity to connect with NASA’s achievements while enjoying the thrills of the attraction. Be sure to check it out during your next visit to Epcot!

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