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'''ExoMars''' is part of the [[ESA]]'s [[Aurora Flagship]] sequence of exploratory missions.  The mission will deploy a [[rover]] to the surface of Mars to carry out a number of scientific experiments around its landing site.  Some mission profiles may include an orbiter to carry out data relay between the rover and mission control on Earth.
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'''ExoMars''' is part of the [[ESA]]'s [[Aurora Flagship]] sequence of exploratory missions.   
  
The current specification calls for the rover to be [[solar panel|solar-powered]] and to carry a 40 kg scientific payload with an emphasis on [[exobiology]] research.
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The first phase of the ExoMars began in 2016 when the Trace Gas Orbiter was launched.  This phase was also designed to land a [[rover]] to carry out a number of scientific experiments, but the rover failed to land safely.  The Trace Gas Orbiter began its science mission in 2018.  It looks for signs of gases in Mars' atmosphere that could be produced by biological activity.
  
At the moment, the mission is scheduled for a 2013 launch and 2014 landing.
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The second phase is scheduled to launch in 2020.  It will consist of a stationary lander and a rover equipped with a drill allowing it to collect samples at a depth of 2 meters.
  
== External Links ==
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==External Links==
  
* [http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Aurora/SEM1NVZKQAD_0.html ExoMars web page]
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*[http://exploration.esa.int/mars/46124-mission-overview/ ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter and Schiaparelli Mission web page]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exomars ExomMars Wikipedia page]
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*[http://exploration.esa.int/mars/48088-mission-overview/ ExoMars 2020 web page]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exomars ExoMars Wikipedia page]
  
 
[[category:Exploration Missions]]
 
[[category:Exploration Missions]]

Latest revision as of 15:49, 16 May 2019

ExoMars is part of the ESA's Aurora Flagship sequence of exploratory missions.

The first phase of the ExoMars began in 2016 when the Trace Gas Orbiter was launched. This phase was also designed to land a rover to carry out a number of scientific experiments, but the rover failed to land safely. The Trace Gas Orbiter began its science mission in 2018. It looks for signs of gases in Mars' atmosphere that could be produced by biological activity.

The second phase is scheduled to launch in 2020. It will consist of a stationary lander and a rover equipped with a drill allowing it to collect samples at a depth of 2 meters.

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