Who needs Mars when you have Alberta?

Who needs Mars when you have Alberta?

August 8, 2018 6:21 pm MST.

This weekend in Drumheller, students will put their rovers to the test. Carly Robinson met up with the team at the University of Alberta to learn more.

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