Posted: Oct 21, 2016 5:27 pm
^ Ouch! It sure seems that way:
Image from NASA's MRO (Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter)
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Image from NASA's MRO (Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter)
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has identified new markings on the surface of the Red Planet that are believed to be related to ESA’s ExoMars Schiaparelli entry, descent and landing technology demonstrator module.
Schiaparelli entered the martian atmosphere at 14:42 GMT on 19 October for its 6-minute descent to the surface, but contact was lost shortly before expected touchdown. Data recorded by its mothership, the Trace Gas Orbiter, are currently being analysed to understand what happened during the descent sequence.
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