Mission Artwork

Mars Multi-Scout Landers mission concept

Lander heat shield falls away

Entry, Descent and Landing of a Multi-Scout Lander

After a hypersonic descent through the Martian atmosphere, a parachute deploys to further slow the lander's aeroshell. Explosive bolts are fired to separate the blackened heatshield. This lander is heading to the layered terrain of the northern polar region.

Next: Balloon lowers the lander airbags

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