ExoMars: Europe has been trying to land on the red planet for more than twenty years. Despite significant resources and several attempts, Russia has never achieved this feat.
In 1972, the Soviet Mars 3 lander arrived safely on the surface, but it failed after just twenty seconds! With four rovers sent to Mars over the past two decades and several successful landings, NASA has established itself as the undisputed champion of the exercise. And in 2021, the small Chinese rover Zhurong is… This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 69% left to discover.