Artist view: ExoMars landing

Artist view of the landing of the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin mission on Mars.

In 2028, ESA will launch this ambitious exploration mission to search for past and present signs of life on Mars.

Rosalind Franklin will be the first rover to drill to a depth of up to two metres below the martian surface, acquiring samples buried underground and protected from surface radiation and extreme temperatures.

The mission will also serve to demonstrate key technologies that Europe needs to master for future planetary exploration missions. This includes landing safely on a planet, moving on the surface and analysing samples autonomously.