Mars Space Flight Facility at ASU
Explore the Red Planet at ASU's Mars Space Flight Facility: Discover Martian geology and ASU's role in space exploration.
The Mars Space Flight Facility at Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe is a research center dedicated to exploring the geology and mineralogy of Mars using instruments on spacecraft. Visitors can view a full-size model of the Mars rover and learn about ASU's contributions to space exploration.
A brief summary to Mars Space Flight Facility
- Moeur Building, 201 Orange Mall, Tempe, Arizona, 85281, US
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Local tips
- Check the facility's website for scheduled events or information sessions during your visit.
- Visit during the week for a less crowded experience.
- Take notes during presentations to capture interesting facts about Mars and space exploration.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as you may be walking around the ASU campus to visit other attractions.
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Getting There
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Walking
From the ASU Tempe campus, walk towards the Moeur Building, located at 201 Orange Mall. Head south on Lemon Street until you reach University Drive, then turn left. Walk east on University Drive until you reach Orange Mall. Turn right, and the Mars Space Flight Facility will be on your left.
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Public Transport
From downtown Tempe, walk to the nearest bus stop at Mill Avenue & 3rd Street. Take Valley Metro Bus Route 72 eastbound. After about 15 minutes, get off at the University Drive & Rural Road stop. Transfer to Bus Route 481 or Route 30. Get off at the Orange Mall stop. A single ride on Valley Metro bus is $2.
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Parking
Several parking options are available near the Mars Space Flight Facility. Gammage Lot 3 offers parking at $3 per hour, up to $15 per day. The Myrtle Avenue Structure T and Apache Boulevard Structure A charge $4 for one hour or less, with a maximum of $16 per day. Lot 99 and Lot 13 offer parking at $3 per hour, with a maximum of $6 a day with a 2-hour limit. Pay stations require your license plate number.
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