NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / World News / Want to visit Mars? NASA has something planned for you
    Next Article
    Want to visit Mars? NASA has something planned for you

    Want to visit Mars? NASA has something planned for you

    By Ayushi Chamoli
    May 23, 2019
    05:28 pm

    What's the story

    It may take years for the first human to step on Mars, but the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has come up with a unique way for you to mark a visit to the Red Planet.

    Although to be specific, it would only be your name that will take the trip, while NASA will give you a boarding pass as a souvenir.

    Press Release

    Humanity's first round trip to another planet, says NASA

    In a press release on Tuesday, NASA said that as a mark of "initial leg of humanity's first round trip to another planet," it is giving an opportunity to people to send their names, to be stencilled on chips, aboard the Mars 2020 rover.

    Reportedly, the rover will be launched as early as July 2020 and it will reach the planet in February 2021.

    Information

    What is the purpose of the rover to Mars?

    Meanwhile, the rover, which weighs over 1,000kg, is a robotic scientist whose purpose is to "search for signs of past microbial life, characterize the planet's climate and geology, collect samples for future return to Earth, and pave the way for human exploration" on Mars.

    Statement

    'We want everyone to share in this journey of exploration'

    On this occasion, Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD), said, "As we get ready to launch this historic Mars mission, we want everyone to share in this journey of exploration."

    "It's an exciting time for NASA, as we embark on this voyage to answer profound questions about our neighbouring planet, and even the origins of life itself," Thomas added.

    Twitter Post

    'Let's go to Mars', NASA tweets details on Tuesday

    Want to go to Mars?

    Here’s the next best thing: an opportunity to send your name along for the ride to the Red Planet aboard our #Mars2020 rover. Be sure to get your boarding pass + find out more in this @Twitter moment: https://t.co/R8RTY7PsuG

    — NASA (@NASA) May 22, 2019

    Process

    Here is a direct link to send in your names

    The process of sending your name is extremely simple. Here's what you've to do:

    1- Go to the official link- here

    2- Fill in your personal details

    3- Click on 'Send my name to Mars' tab

    4- You will see your souvenir boarding pass, which you can print/download

    Moreover, you can also check the "frequent flyer" points you have earned through the 'trip'.

    Information

    All names will be etched on a tiny silicon chip

    For all you curious souls, the press release said that your name will be etched on a silicon chip, with letters of size smaller than the width of your hair. This size will help NASA to put over a million names on one chip.

    Last date

    Excited much? Submit your names by September 30

    Moreover, one or more chips will be riding the rover under a glass cover.

    All the names should be submitted by September 30.

    Although this a rare opportunity for public, this is not the first time that NASA is doing something like this.

    Over two million names were affixed on to its InSight lander to Mars, which reached the planet last year.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    NASA

    Latest

    IPL: Shreyas Iyer becomes first captain with this record Shreyas Iyer
    Pakistan targeted Golden Temple after India struck terror camps: Army  Golden Temple
    'Kill' fame Raghav Juyal may join Nani's 'The Paradise' Anirudh Ravichander
    Mubi acquires Jennifer Lawrence's Cannes sensation 'Die, My Love' Cannes Film Festival

    NASA

    Sunita Williams among 9 astronauts to fly SpaceX, Boeing commercial-rockets Boeing
    NASA's 'Touch the Sun' mission delayed but not scrapped Technology
    NASA launches the first ever mission to 'touch' the Sun Space News
    Indian-American scientist made mission to 'touch' the Sun a reality Space News
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025