Schiaparelli signals reach Indian telescope
ESA officials observe the wake-up signal received from Schiaparelli via India's Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT) as Schiaparelli woke up before descending to the surface of Mars.
Schiaparelli model
This photo taken Oct. 18 at ESA's mission control center in Darmstadt, Germany shows a replica of the ExoMars Schiaparelli lander.
Where is Schiaparelli?
Schiaparelli touched down on Meridiani Planum, a relatively smooth, flat region on Mars, on October 19, 2016. The lowest areas of elevation on this map are shown in green, while the highest areas are dark brown. The large crater on the right (East) of the image is Endeavour, which is about 14 miles (22 kilometers) in diameter. NASA's Opportunity rover has been studying its western rim since 2011.
Schiaparelli on Mars
This image is an artist's impression of the Schiaparelli spacecraft on the surface of Mars.
ExoMars 2016 Orbiter drops Schiaparelli off at Mars
An artist's illustration of the ExoMars 2016 Schiaparelli lander (right) separating from its Trace Gas Orbiter mothership on Oct. 16, 2016 ahead of a planned Oct. 19 landing. The orbiter will stay in orbit around Mars after the drop-off.
ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter Scientific Instruments
The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter will investigate atmospheric gases on Mars that are present in small concentrations (less than 1% of the atmosphere). Scientific instruments onboard the Orbiter include an infrared radiometer to detect chemicals, dust and water vapor, along with spectrometers able to detect elements at trace levels (MATMOS and NOMAD). A stereo imaging camera (HiSCI) and a wide-angle multi-spectral camera (MAGIE) will provide images of the planet’s surface.
Schiaparelli's configuration
The Entry, Descent and Landing Demonstrator Module (EDM) configuration with a transparent view of the heatshield, showing the internal accommodation of the EDM surface platform.
ExoMars' Schiaparelli Lander Model Tests
A model of ExoMars' Schiaparelli lander prepares for thermal tests in Cannes, France.
Schiaparelli's parachute
The European Space agency revealed a full-size model of the ExoMars entry, descent and landing module, Schiaparelli.
EXOMARS 2016 Spacecraft Encapsulated
ExoMars 2016 spacecraft composite underwent encapsulation within the launcher fairing at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on March 2, 2016.
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