fromTheregister1 week agoHuge parachute for European Mars mission passes testThe parachute test involved dropping a dummy ExoMars descent module from an altitude of almost 30 km, and the parachutes were successfully deployed.Science
US newsfromNature1 month agoHow Trump's budget cuts could derail global science collaborationsProposed cuts to NASA's budget threaten international space missions, including ExoMars, jeopardizing scientific exploration efforts.
Roam ResearchfromTNW | Deep-Tech4 months agoAirbus to build lander for Europe's first Mars rover after Russia droppedRosalind Franklin rover's mission to Mars is revitalized with new lander funding from the UK government after initial setbacks due to the Ukraine conflict.
Europe newsfromArs Technica4 months agoEurope's quest to finally land on Mars takes another turnNASA's withdrawal from ExoMars led to increased Russian involvement, but geopolitical tensions forced a shift back towards collaboration with the U.S.
fromTheregister4 months agoBrits to build ExoMars landing gear after Russia tapped outThe ExoMars rover, named Rosalind Franklin, faced delays due to international tensions, but is on track for a 2028 launch with NASA support.European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoEurope's first Mars rover will have UK-built landerMars landing is not an easy task, and the schedule is ambitious. The idea is for the rover and lander to be inside a capsule with a heat shield.London startup