Video: Preparing the ExoMars spacecraft for 2016 launch
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 05:00
in Astronomy & Space
The ExoMars spacecraft is almost complete. A joint mission between ESA and Roscosmos, it begins with the launch of the ExoMars orbiter in 2016 and carries an aerodynamically designed capsule containing a robotic lander. Getting to Mars, landing there safely and searching for life is a huge scientific and technical challenge.