The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that it has awarded Airbus the contract to design and construct the landing platform for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover.
From its UK base, Airbus will design the mechanical, thermal and propulsion systems for the lander to ensure the rover is delivered safely to the Red Planet’s surface in 2030.
Construction of the lander will include the landing structure, the large propulsion system used to provide the final braking thrust, and the landing gear to ensure the lander is stable on touchdown.