After a long cruise and eventful arrival, the ExoMars mission gets to work next week as the Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) makes its first observations of Mars during two orbits. The calibration tests are designed to make sure the instruments are working properly and ready to make a detailed study of the atmosphere of the Red Planet beginning in 2018.
.. Continue Reading ExoMars sharpens its scientific tools
Category: Space
Tags:
Mars
Roscosmos
Exomars
ESA
Related Articles:
ExoMars uses new navigation technique to tack for the Red Planet
ExoMars 2018 now ExoMars 2020 after two-year postponement
ExoMars opens its eyes en route to the Red Planet
Oxia Planum firms at landing site for ExoMars 2018 mission
ExoMars 2016 is on its way to the Red Planet
ESA shortlists landing sites for ExoMars rover
No comments:
Post a Comment
Rules for submitting comments:
1. No profanity. I maintain the pretense that this is a family-friendly site.
2. Stay on topic. A bit of straying and off-hand commenting is okay, but hijacking the discussion is right out.
3. No ad hominem attacks. Attack the subject, not the other person on the thread and keep the discussion civil.
4. No spamming or commercial endorsements. These get deleted immediately.
Tip: Beware of putting hyperlinks in your comments–especially at the end. For some reason, Blogger interprets these as spam.
Note: Due to the recent spate of anonymous spamming, registration for comments is now required.