Metal Earth Mars Perseverance and Ingenuity Helicopter

Make 2 precision engineered laser cut metal models with Metal Earth Mars Perseverance and Ingenuity Helicopter.  Transform 4.5 steel sheets to a museum quality 3D model. Carefully clip out the pieces and connect using tabs and holes. No glue or solder needed! Tweezers (not included) make an ideal tool for bending or twisting the connection tabs. Contents: 4.5 metal sheets and illustrated instructions.

Perseverance launched July 30, 2020, enroute to Jezero Crater, Mars. Perseverance features a plutonium power source and a variety of instruments to aid the rover in its mission to seek signs of previous life on Mars, as well as collect data to further aid future manned missions there.

Ingenuity, the 4 pound helicopter that was launched with Perseverance, features four specially made carbon-fiber blades, arranged into two rotors that spin in opposite directions at around 2,400 rpm – many times faster than a helicopter on Earth. It is a separate experiment from the rover and is intended to demonstrate technologies needed for flying in the Martian atmosphere.

Age 14 years – adult

Difficulty Level – Challenging

Dimensions of assembled models: Rover: 12.5 L x 8.99 W x 7.49 H cm) and Helicopter: 2.59 L x 3.3 W x 2 H cm

Educational Benefits of Metal Earth Mars Perseverance and Ingenuity Helicopter:

• develop fine motor skills
• develop the ability to use fine instruments
• develop visual skills
• develop ability to follow visual instructions
• encourage an interest in space