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The Story of Mars Express

Slide 7

Five days before reaching Mars, Mars Express releases the capsule containing Beagle 2, the robot that will land in Isidis Planitia in the Northern hemisphere near the equator of Mars. With a light spin the capsule separates from Mars Express and continues alone the last part of the journey to Mars.


Last Update: 18 April 2005

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