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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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