The high-stakes descent of the Schiaparelli lander to the Martian surface
In short: Witness the intense technical sequence of the ExoMars 2016 mission, from the moment the Schiaparelli lander separates from its orbiter to its high-speed entry into the Martian atmosphere.
This video details the critical procedures for the joint European and Russian mission as the Schiaparelli lander prepares for its six-minute descent to the Meridiani Planum. It explores the mechanics of the orbiter's essential burn to prevent a crash, alongside the lander's journey through the atmosphere at speeds of approximately 21,000 km/h.
The footage highlights the extreme physical challenges of Martian entry, specifically how the lander's front heatshield, protected by 90 insulating tiles, must endure temperatures reaching 1,500 degrees Celsius.
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