The British-built Rosalind Franklin rover is a step closer to Mars after successful trials of a parachute landing that will help it land on the Red Planet in June 2023. The Airborne Systems parachute and bag also completed several rounds of development tests to validate the extraction process. AdvertisementFormerly known as ExoMars, the Rosalind Franklin rover is a joint mission between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian space agency, Roscosmos. The second part of the ESA and Roscosmos's Mars mission is expected to take place next year, with the launch of the Rosalind Franklin rover. 'These parachute tests are vital in helping us get the technology right to ensure it is a success.'

Source: Daily Mail May 21, 2021 18:31 UTC