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Mars Word Games

NASA’s Mars 2020 Mission Crossword

Mars 2020 Exploration Mission Guide

Shae Rosemore June 2, 2020

NASA is upping its game with the next mission to the Red Planet. The Mars 2020 mission will include a car-size rover based largely on the design of the Curiosity rover. Also attaching a ride to Mars with the new rover is a small helicopter that will test powered flight on another world for the very first time. In anticipation of the July 17, 2020 launch, we’ve created our first crossword puzzle and it is all about Mars and the upcoming mission. Good luck with finishing it.

Click the image to be able to download a two-page PDF file of this RocketSTEM exclusive crossword. You can then print it out and finish it on your own, as well as share it with your friends.

A single-page, tabloid-size PDF is also available for download.

Should you get stuck, or want to check your solution, here is the Answer Key.

This crossword puzzle appeared in the 15th issue of RocketSTEM magazine.

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Author

Shae Rosemore

Like many Shae grew up interested in space travel and all things aerospace. She enjoys exploring the diverse technology and people behind these great accomplishments. Her hope is to help others develop an interest and passion for spaceflight. Her experience includes working on subcontracts for NASA and JPL. She has yet to witness a launch but would love to schedule a trip to watch a SpaceX launch in the future.