Physics game + 3D

Mars Landing Challenge

Mars gravity · drag · thrust · descent

Learning outcomeManage atmospheric braking and powered descent to land safely on Mars.

Learning challenge

Starting altitude10.00 kmDescent speed90 m/sThrust acceleration5.00 m/s²

Net accel proxy6.96 m/s²

Impact-speed proxy0.0 m/s

Landing outlookSoft

Learning focus

Balance braking and thrust so the lander reaches the surface with a survivable vertical speed.

a ≈ thrust − gMars − drag term