From unexpected crashes to orbital successes: the evolving ExoMars mission
In short: Explore the highs and lows of the ESA's ExoMars mission, from the successful deployment of the Trace Gas Orbiter to the lessons learned from the Schiaparelli lander's crash.
The video examines the pivotal developments of the ExoMars mission following its 2016 milestones. While the Trace Gas Orbiter successfully entered Martian orbit on 19 October 2016 and began transmitting images and testing instruments, the mission faced a setback when the Schiaparelli lander crashed upon landing. Preliminary investigations suggest the atmospheric entry and deceleration phases functioned as intended.
The mission's future relies on these technical lessons to prepare for the 2020 mission, which will deploy Europe's first rover to Mars. As the orbiter prepares for aerobraking in March 2017, the goal is to achieve a circular orbit of 400 kms by the end of 2017 to begin primary science operations.
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