ExoMars: science checkout completed and aerobraking begins

ExoMars: science checkout completed and aerobraking begins Paris (ESA) Mar 17, 2017 - The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter has completed another set of important science calibration tests before a year of aerobraking gets underway. The mission was launched a year ago this week, and has been orbiting the Red Planet since 19 October. During two dedicated orbits in late November, the science instruments made their first calibration measurements since arriving at Mars. The latest test ... more

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