Airbus to build Mars lander in Europe’s quest to finally reach the Red Planet

undefined 1, 2025

Source: interestingengineering

The European Space Agency awarded £150M to Airbus UK to develop the landing system for the Rosalind Franklin Mars rover, set to launch in 2028. The rover will drill 2m into Mars to search for ancient life, using nuclear-powered heater units to withstand harsh conditions. The mission aims to boost UK space expertise and inspire tech innovation. Meanwhile, UK scientists created "SonoChem" to purify lunar water using microwave and ultrasound tech, potentially enabling long-duration moon missions.

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