Mars Rover Celebration
Changes to 2024 MRC!
• NEW! Welcome to the new registration system for 2024 Mars Rover Celebration. Please take a moment to read through our registration steps & requirements.
The 22nd Annual Mars Rover Celebration will take place March 23rd, 2024
University of Houston (Student Center, Houston Room)
4800 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77204
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Schedule of Events
*Complete schedule of events will be released in February
Judge Schedule of Events
Judge check-in for Elementary division judging begins at 8:30am followed by training at 9:00am. Elementary division judging takes place from 10:00am to 11:30am. Lunch will be served for judges that serve as both Elementary and Middle school division judges. Judge check-in for Middle school judging begins at 12:00pm followed by training at 12:30pm. Middle school division judging takes place from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.
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How to Register & Participate
Teachers & Students/Projects
Student
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Judges
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Registration Deadlines
Opens on
Closes on
Final Revisions Close*
Status
Registration Deadlines
Teacher/Adult Registration
Jan 15, 2024 (Monday)
Mar 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
n/a
Closed
Teacher/Adult Registration (Closed)
Open: Jan 15, 2024 (Monday)
Close: Mar 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Student/Project Registration
Jan 15, 2024 (Monday)
Mar 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
n/a
Closed
Student/Project Registration (Closed)
Open: Jan 15, 2024 (Monday)
Close: Mar 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Media Release Submissions
Jan 15, 2024 (Monday)
Mar 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Mar 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Closed
Media Release Submissions (Closed)
Open: Jan 15, 2024 (Monday)
Close: Mar 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
*Revisions: Mar 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Judge Registration
Jan 15, 2024 (Monday)
Mar 21, 2024 (Thursday)
n/a
Closed
Judge Registration (Closed)
Open: Jan 15, 2024 (Monday)
Close: Mar 21, 2024 (Thursday)
*final revision indicates the last date when you can re-upload your forms/paperwork when requested by our staff.
Divisions and Categories
The 22nd Annual Mars Rover Celebration is open to all students in grades 3 through 8.
Students will be participating in 2 divisions:
Elementary Division (grades 3 - 5)
Middle School Division (grades 6 - 8)
Each division is separated into 4 categories:
(FF) Free Form
(HA) Habitation
(RC) Radio Control
(SP) Solar Powered
Thank you to our event sponsors. If you would like to sponsor the Mars Rover Celebration, please contact us.