ESA - Robotic Exploration of Mars - ExoMars 2016 - Schiaparelli Anomaly Inquiry

Publication date: 19 May 2017

Issue: 1
Year: 2017

Copyright: ESA

Reference: DG-I/2017/546/TTN

This is the report from the Schiaparelli Inquiry Board (SIB). The SIB was established for the following purpose:

• To establish the circumstances of the Schiaparelli anomaly;
• To establish the root cause of the anomaly and the reasons for this root cause;
• To establish recommendations for corrective actions;
• To establish consequences for the 2020 ExoMars mission in terms of lack of demonstration and associated recommendations for remedying of any shortfalls.

Report contents:

1. Introduction
2. Acronyms
3. EDM/Schiaparelli system & mission description
4. EDM/Schiaparelli validation approach
5. The circumstances of the anomaly
6. Investigation and findings from interviews & documentation review
7. General observations and recommendations
8. Consideration for ExoMars 2020 project
9. Conclusion