CircuitMess Mars Exploration Bundle
Childrens science kits
PEP policy guidance
A deterministic result from the reviewed 2026–27 rule pack. It is guidance, not a funding guarantee.
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
<p><b>Launch your own space agency with the Mars Exploration Bundle</b>, a high-level engineering collection featuring the <b>NASA Mars Perseverance Rover</b> and the <b>NASA Artemis Watch 2.0</b>. This bundle provides a complete hands-on experience in <i>aerospace mechanics</i>, <i>precision soldering</i>, and <i>custom programming</i>. The Mars Rover is a sophisticated DIY project with over 300 components, challenging you to assemble a 6-wheel rocker-bogie suspension and a motorized robotic arm, then program it to navigate terrain using its integrated camera module. Complementing the rover is the preassembled <b>NASA Artemis Watch 2.0</b>, a lunar-inspired smartwatch that is fully open for custom coding in Python or CircuitBlocks. <b>This bundle includes the CircuitMess Tools Pack, providing the soldering iron and assembly gear required for a successful mission.</b></p><ul><li><b>Build a Mars Rover:</b> Assemble a motorized robotic arm and 6-wheel suspension system.</li><li><b>Ready-to-Wear Smartwatch:</b> Start using and programming the Artemis Watch 2.0 right out of the box.</li><li><b>Master Hardware & Software:</b> Gain practical experience with soldering, AI camera modules, and Python.</li><li><b>All-Inclusive Toolkit:</b> Comes complete with the CircuitMess Tools Pack, including a soldering iron.</li></ul><p><b>Designed for ages 11+</b>, this bundle is the ultimate gateway for advanced makers ready to master aerospace hardware and programming.</p>
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- FESUA_CircuitMess
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Official supplier search
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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