ExoMars rover concept is a star attraction at ILA2006 Space Pavilion


ExoMars at ILA
 
A preliminary design concept of ExoMars, the first European rover to Mars.

ExoMars rover lands on Red Planet
 
Artist's impression showing the ExoMars rover landing on the surface of the Red Planet. The rover will carry a payload, dubbed Pasteur, and will be equipped with a drilling system that will reach up to two metres below the Martian surface. ExoMars is one of the components of ESA’s Aurora Space Exploration Programme.

Space Pavilion Opening Tour
 
During the opening tour of the space pavilion, on 16 May, the guests view the ExoMars rover, part of Europe's highly ambitious Aurora programme for the future exploration of Mars and the solar system.



Release date: 15 August 2006