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Airbus UK Wins £150M Contract for Mars Rover Mission

3/31/2025

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Airbus UK is set to embark on an exciting journey, having secured a £150 million contract from the European Space Agency to create the ExoMars lander for the Rosalind Franklin rover. Launching in 2028, this ambitious mission will delve deep into Mars, drilling two meters beneath the surface in search of signs of life, with a landing anticipated in 2030.

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Airbus UK is set to embark on an exciting journey, having secured a £150 million contract from the European Space Agency to create the ExoMars lander for the Rosalind Franklin rover. Launching in 2028, this ambitious mission will delve deep into Mars, drilling two meters beneath the surface in search of signs of life, with a landing anticipated in 2030.