“It’s still buttoned up in its aeroshell and we’re about to go ... Another difference: On Mars, the lander comes down on a parachute, following a steep trajectory and using the atmosphere ...

At Mars, the two parts will separate, and after a high-speed entry inside an aeroshell, the lander—basically just a platform for the rover—will parachute to the surface and make a soft ...

The largest quake recorded in the history of Mars was detected on May 4, 2022 by Nasa’s InSight lander with a magnitude of 4.7, which is fairly modest by Earth standards but strong for the red ...

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) revealed full plans for Mangalyaan-2, the country’s second mission to Mars. Unlike its predecessor, this mission aimed to land on the Martian surface and ...

has revealed detailed plans for its second Mars mission, Mangalyaan-2, which, unlike its predecessor, will include a lander for a direct touchdown on the Martian surface and a helicopter.

Unlike earlier missions that enter Mars’ orbit before landing ... parachutes and a heat-resistant aeroshell to further reduce speed and shield the lander. At an altitude of approximately ...