The Schiaparelli is a Research robot developed by European Space Agency (France), launched 2016.
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Overview
Schiaparelli is the ExoMars Entry, Descent and Landing Demonstrator Module (EDM) designed to provide Europe with technology for landing on the surface of Mars with controlled landing orientation and touchdown velocity. It was designed to test critical technologies including thermal protection materials, parachute systems, radar Doppler altimeter systems, and liquid propulsion braking systems. Although Schiaparelli was expected to survive only briefly on Mars due to limited battery capacity, it carried scientific sensors for performing limited surface science observations.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
ESA publishes crash investigation summary
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Speed
- 70 m/s
- Weight
- 577 kg
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2016
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1998
Detailed specifications
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- DREAMS; AMELIA; COMARS+; engineering and scientific sensors; radar Doppler altimeter; parachute system; thermal protection; braking system controlled by liquid propulsion
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- Planetary Protection Category IVa
Other15
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Applications
- eldercare_assistance
- Sub Category
- planetary rover
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Max Speed M S
- 70
- Model Variants
- CIMON-1,CIMON-2
- Company Country
- EU
- Navigation Type
- vision
- Deployment Count
- 1
- Deployment Notes
- Launched as part of ExoMars 2016 mission on 14 March 2016; attempted landing on 19 October 2016 in Meridiani Planum but crashed due to sensor error, thruster malfunction, and erroneous altitude readings.
- Industries Served
- space exploration,science
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Countries Available
- ESA member states
- Programming Interface
- voice
- Additional Information
- Crashed during landing attempt on 19 October 2016.,Was a technology demonstration for future soft landings on Mars.,Carried scientific instruments to measure atmospheric electricity, wind speed, humidity, pressure, and surface temperature.,Part of the ExoMars programme, a joint mission of ESA and Roscosmos.,Was intended to provide data for the Rosalind Franklin rover, part of the ExoMars programme.,Telemetry data transmitted during descent were used to investigate the failure modes of the landing technology.,The crash site was identified using data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.,The crash site is about 54 km (~33.5 miles) from the active NASA Mars rover Opportunity.
Company milestones
- May 2017MilestoneESA publishes crash investigation summary
- Oct 2016DeploymentSchiaparelli attempts Mars landing
- Oct 2016DeploymentSchiaparelli separates from Trace Gas Orbiter
- May 1975MilestoneESA Convention signed
- Jul 1973MilestoneESA formation agreement
- 1975MilestoneESA founded
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Schiaparelli?
- The Schiaparelli is developed by European Space Agency, based in France.
- What type of robot is the Schiaparelli?
- The Schiaparelli is a Research robot made by European Space Agency.
- How much does the Schiaparelli cost?
- Pricing for the Schiaparelli is not publicly listed — contact European Space Agency for a quote.
- When was the Schiaparelli launched?
- The Schiaparelli was launched in 2016.
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