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Considering the publication in Nature, you'd think there would be a greater scientific aspect to this mission. Instead it's a proof of concept test of a landing
by yostrovs 10y ago
Considering the publication in Nature, you'd think there would be a greater scientific aspect to this mission. Instead it's a proof of concept test of a landing system, and that's about all.
- craigsmansion 10y agoThe Trace Gas Orbiter "mothership" will also scan for methane on Mars. Furthermore it will also act as a communications relay satellite for rovers. It's not just a test of a landing system.