Airbus Secures $194 Million Contract for ExoMars Landing Platform

Europe’s quest to finally land on Mars takes another turn

Nearly 20 years have passed since the European Space Agency committed to ExoMars.

Airbus replaces Russian space agency in search for life on Mars

The mission is going to launch in 2028 and is hoping to land in 2030.

In 2028, the European space agency Esa wants to set off for Mars and search for traces of life there with the rover »Rosalind Franklin«. A designer has now found himself for the vehicle's landing platform.

UCF provost Trump taps for NASA CFO is keen on Mars, wary of China

A UCF faculty member President Trump nominated for NASA chief financial officer sees the moon as a stepping stone to Mars but warns the U.S. needs to fix its space game if it’s going to outplay China. Trump tapped Greg Autry on Monday for the post. He joined the university in 2024 as associate provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy. “I have been honored to help move UCF’s incredible space enterprise forward, and I hope to return after …

Brits to build ExoMars landing gear after Russia tapped out

: Airbus UK wins £150M contract to revive long-delayed rover project

Airbus Wins £150 Million Contract to Land European Rover on Mars

Airbus SE has won a £150 million ($194 million) contract to develop a landing platform that will deliver a UK-built rover onto Mars for a mission to look for signs of life.