However, the probe crashed while attempting to make its first Martian landing on October 19.
It will also be a communications relay for the 2020 rover.
The silver lining is that we think we have in hand the necessary information to fix the problem.
Figuring out Schiaparellis faults and rectifying them is a priority.
I think its on everybodys mind, Jorge Vago, ExoMars project scientist said in a statement.
However, something went wrong at 4 minutes and 41 seconds into an almost 6-minute fall.
The landers heat shield and parachute ejected ahead of time, said Vago.
My guess is that at that point we were still too high.
Thats super important, Mr Vago added.
I think its on everybodys mind.
source: www.techworm.net
