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    ESA > Our Activities > Space Science > ExoMars

    Technological objectives

    To accomplish the scientific objectives, ExoMars must demonstrate the following technologies:

    1. Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) of a large payload on the surface of Mars.

    2. Surface exploration capability, using a Rover which has several kilometres mobility range. » Read more...

    3. Access to the subsurface, with a drill able to collect samples down to a depth of two metres. » Read more...

    4. Automatic sample preparation and distribution for analyses with scientific instruments. » Read more...

    ExoMars must also meet stringent planetary protection and cleanliness requirements. » Read more...

    Last update: 16 January 2008

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