# NEPO Missions — Spurensuche auf dem Mars

> Educational game simulating Mars rover programming and exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewandten Forschung eingetragener Verein.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nepo-missions/id1539425110 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewandten Forschung eingetragener Verein](https://appshunter.io/developer/487639036)
- Category: Games, Education, Simulation, Trivia
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 185 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-01-29
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nepo-missions/id1539425110/reviews.md

## What is NEPO Missions?

Program like the pros, research like the astronauts! NEPO Missions takes you on a real Mars mission. Program a simulated Mars rover »Rosa« based on the original ESA (European Space Agency) rover »Rosalind Franklin« and become a space explorer.
Welcome to the mission »Exploration Mars«! Together with a team of experts you sent the rover Rosa to Mars. Rosa has landed safely, and now it's your job to program and send her on an exploration tour. In 17 exciting levels, you'll set out to find traces of water and biological life on Mars.
You've never programmed before? Don't worry! Thanks to a visual programming language and lots of support from your space buddy Dalia and the smart robot lady Roberta, you'll get started in no time. Step by step, Rosa and you explore the »red planet«. In the process, you'll learn not only how to program Rosa's movements, but also how to use sensors to explore the planet. But watch out! A dust storm is building up on Mars and threatens to ruin the mission! Will you and Rosa be able to complete all the tasks in time to make space history?NEPO Missions - get started now!
• 17 exciting levels
• Tasks for beginners and advanced players
• Visual programming language, ideal for newbies
• For Kids 13 years and older; with adult supervision it is also possible to use it from ten years of age
• Inspired by the real ESA mission »ExoMars 2022«.
• Simulates a Mars rover based on the original ESA »Rosalind Franklin« rover
• Get to know real sensors for research
• Gain technical knowledge in a fun way
• A programming environment that adapts to your skills
• Learn more about Mars and space
• Help and sample solutions available
NEPO Missions was developed by the Fraunhofer educational initiative »Roberta® - Learning with Robots« in collaboration with »Gentle Troll Entertainment« and with support from the Google.org Impact Challenge. The app is based on the open-source programming platform »Open Roberta Lab«, which is developed by Fraunhofer IAIS in Sankt Augustin (Bonn) and enthuses millions of people worldwide for programming.

## Key features

- Simulated Mars rover programming
- Explore for water and life
- Visual programming language
- 17 exciting levels
- Inspired by real ESA missions
- Learn about space and sensors

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nepo-missions/id1539425110/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Tolles Spiel aber...

*2021-05-20, version 1.0.1*

Ich finde es sind zu wenige Missionen.

### 5/5 — Tolles Spiel

*2021-03-01, version 1.0.1*

Verschiedene Apps hat mein Sohn inzwischen versucht. Hier ist er erstmal hängen geblieben.

### 2/5 — Noch Fehler in Version 1.0.1

*2021-02-28, version 1.0.1*

Eigentlich eine tolle App, aber leider geht es in Schritt 7 nicht weiter. 5 Wiederholungen eingegeben, um jeweils pi * 28.5 cm vorwärts zu fahren, bringt einen mitten in den Zielkreis. Das Programm meint aber, dass das falsch sei.

Wir hoffen auf eine baldige Korrektur!

### 5/5 — Frag nicht was für Saft?

*2021-02-23, version 1.0.0*

Einfach Orangensaft

### 5/5 — Cool

*2021-02-20, version 1.0.0*

Sehr Cooles Spiel nur zu empfehlen 🤗😃

### 1/5 — Fehler in der App

*2021-02-20, version 1.0.0*

Bereits im zweiten Stepp wird der rote Startblock nicht mehr angezeigt. Man kann in der App weder vor noch zurück. Frustrierend! So macht Kindern das Programmieren Lernen sicher keinen Spaß!

### 2/5 — Schon im dritten Step in Fehler gelaufen

*2021-02-16, version 1.0.0*

Habe begeistert das „Spiel“ runtergeladen. Die ersten beiden Schritte gingen prima - auch Variationen.
Im dritten Schritt habe ich einen Laufzeitfehler verursacht, dessen Ursache ich weder herausfinden konnte, noch wurde ichbauf eine Ursache hingewiesen. Ich solle, so der Fehlertext, nochmal neu anfangen. Schön, ich war in einer Schleife gefangen - der Fehler konnte nicht gefunden werden.
Was ich vermisse: 
1) Klarere Fehlerbehandlungsroutinen dem User anbieten.
2) Ein komplettes Reset eines Schrittes anbieten
3) Ein totales Reset anbieten, der auch die bereits durchgeführten Schritte (und damit alle gecachten Daten meines Tuns) löscht und ich wieder von Punkt 0 beginnen kann

## Frequently asked questions about NEPO Missions

### What is NEPO Missions?

NEPO Missions is an educational game where you program a simulated Mars rover named 'Rosa' to explore the planet for traces of water and biological life. It uses a visual programming language to teach programming concepts in a fun, engaging way.

### Is NEPO Missions suitable for beginners?

Yes, NEPO Missions is designed for beginners with its visual programming language and support from in-game characters. It offers tasks for both beginners and advanced players, adapting to your skill level.

### What real-world inspiration is behind NEPO Missions?

The app is inspired by the real ESA (European Space Agency) mission 'ExoMars 2022' and simulates the 'Rosalind Franklin' rover. It aims to provide a fun way to gain technical knowledge about space exploration and robotics.

### What age group is NEPO Missions recommended for?

NEPO Missions is recommended for kids 13 years and older. With adult supervision, it can also be used by children from ten years of age.

### Does NEPO Missions have ads?

No, NEPO Missions does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free experience focused on learning and gameplay.

### What devices can I play NEPO Missions on?

NEPO Missions is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is NEPO Missions updated?

The latest version of NEPO Missions is 1.1.1, which was last updated on March 7, 2022. Updates typically bring improvements and new content to the game.

### Can I play NEPO Missions offline?

While the description doesn't explicitly state offline play, the nature of the game suggests it can be played without a constant internet connection after initial download and setup.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2022-03-07

- English available as an additional language
- Improved voice output
- Various textual and level adjustments
- Bugfixes

### 1.1.0 — 2022-02-25

- English available as an additional language
- Improved voice output
- Various textual and level adjustments
- Bugfixes

### 1.0.1 — 2021-02-26

Textüberarbeitung

### 1.0.0 — 2021-01-29

No release notes.

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