LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance (42158) – Advanced STEM Building Kit for Ages 10+

Meet the LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance

This advanced building kit recreates NASA's Perseverance rover with a highly detailed, hands-on model. With 1,132 pieces, the build invites tactile assembly and practical exploration, while an augmented reality companion helps bring the mission to life and deepen understanding of Mars environments and rover systems.

What you build and why it matters

The rover features 360° steering and a movable robotic arm, plus a fully articulated suspension so it can traverse uneven terrain and maintain traction on all six wheels. A built-in power unit, antennae, cameras, and scientific instruments mirror essential systems engineers study in space missions.

• The set includes a buildable Ingenuity helicopter to illustrate past flight tests and flight concepts.
• The design encourages problem-solving and spatial reasoning as you assemble each component.

Augmented reality and the Builder app

The LEGO Builder app complements the physical model, letting kids zoom in, rotate in 3D, save sets, and track progress. An augmented reality experience lets the rover mission unfold with interactive detail, from terrain to tool usage.

Play, learn, and display

Beyond assembly, the set supports imaginative play and STEM exploration at home or in classrooms. Its display-ready design adds a museum-like presence on a shelf, while the realistic mechanisms offer a tactile way to explore engineering ideas.

• Encourages curiosity about space exploration and practical engineering challenges.
• Provides a reusable, display-worthy model for ongoing learning and projects.

A thoughtful gift for young builders

With a focus on technology, space, and science projects, this Mars rover kit makes a versatile gift idea for curious kids aged 10 and up. The combination of building, AR interactivity, and a high-fidelity model supports independent discovery as interests grow.