Red Rover! Red Rover! Cars on Mars! with Dan Hoy

Schedule

Fri Aug 15 2025 at 04:00 pm to 04:45 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 | Des Moines, IA

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Exploration rovers have been studying Mars for nearly 30 years. Join us at Central Library as NASA Solar System Ambassador Dan Hoy shares how we have explored Mars, how rovers are designed, and what they have revealed about the Red Planet. Participants can build their own rover model using provided supplies.
Designed for ages 5-10, but all are welcome!
View this event on our website: https://www.dmpl.org/event/hold-dan-hoy-nasa-ambassador-117417
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1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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