Mars probe enters atmosphere; word on landing awaited

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 12:32 in Astronomy & Space

The European Space Agency's experimental Schiaparelli probe entered the atmosphere of Mars on Wednesday, and scientists awaited confirmation that the craft had touched down safely. Its mother ship, which will analyze the atmosphere, went into orbit around the red planet.

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