ESA Looking For Mars Lander; Orbiter On Track

Credit: The last event ESA recorded with certainty for its ExoMars's Schiaparelli lander was separation from the trace gas orbiter: ESA
LYON, France—The European Space Agency (ESA) was still waiting to hear from the ExoMars mission’s Schiaparelli lander as of 9 p.m. local time Oct. 19, while the trace gas orbiter (TGO) seemed to have succeeded in entering Mars’ orbit. The first indications received about the Schiaparelli entry...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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