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Schiaparelli descending (21 km above the surface; zoomed-in view)

Schiaparelli descending (21 km above the surface; zoomed-in view)


Date: 20 June 2016
Satellite: Schiaparelli
Copyright: ESA/ATG medialab

Artist's impression of the Schiaparelli module as it passes through the Martian atmosphere, 21 km above the surface.

On 19 October 2016, the module will enter the atmosphere at an altitude of about 120 km above the surface, travelling at a speed of 21 000 km/h (5.83 km/s). Six minutes later it will touch down on Meridiani Planum.

At 21 km, the module has passed the point of maximum heat flux (at 45 km) and is cooling. At this stage it will be travelling about 5000 km/h.

Last Update: 1 September 2019
29-Mar-2024 14:18 UT

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