Photos From The 2008 University Rover Challenge
The Iowa State team poses with their rover before the construction challenge on the first day of the URC.
Iowa State University rover, with the Mars Desert Research Station in the background.
The BYU team poses with their rover before the construction challenge on the first day of the URC.
York University's rover tightening a bolt during the construction challenge on the first day of the URC.
Oregon State University's rover unfurls its arm as it prepares to begin work during the construction task.
Georgia Tech team members debate strategy during the construction challenge on day one of the URC.
Georgia Tech team members troubleshoot their rover during the opening of the navigation challenge one day two of the URC.
The "distressed astronaut" used in the navigation challenge, with the starting point for the teams in the background.
Iowa State's rover picks its way through a particularly rocky stretch of terrain during the navigation challenge.
The Oregon State team poses with its rover after successfully locating the "distressed astronaut" in the navigation challenge.
Oregon State University team members discuss strategy during the navigation challenge on day two of the URC.
The Oregon State University rover makes its way across the desert during the navigation challenge on day two of the URC.
York University's rover approaches the panels during the construction task on day one of the URC.