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ExoMars

Has life ever existed on Mars?

ExoMars

The mission

The ExoMars programme comprises two missions: the first – the Trace Gas Orbiter – launched in 2016 while the second, comprising a rover and surface platform, is planned for 2020. Together they will address the question of whether life has ever existed on Mars.

The launch

  • ExoMars 2016: 14 March 2016 (arrived 19 October 2016)
  • ExoMars 2020: 26 July – 11 Aug 2020 (landing 19 March 2021)
  • Launch site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
  • Launcher: Proton
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About ExoMars

What is ExoMars? Why are we going to Mars?

Mars and methane

Meet Mars What is a trace gas? The methane mystery

ExoMars 2016

ExoMars Factsheet ExoMars frequently asked questions Trace Gas Orbiter instruments Schiaparelli's instruments How ExoMars 2016 got to Mars Schiaparelli's landing TGO's orbit around Mars Planetary protection

ExoMars 2020

How big is the mission? ExoMars 2020 rover Moving on Mars Surface platform Landing site

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