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The mission was supposed to launch on Russia's Proton rocket, but that is no longer happening. Photo: European Space Agency
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A rendering of Europe's Rosalind Franklin rover, which is part of the ExoMars mission. Photo: European Space Agency
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The mission was being built in partnership with Russian space agency Roscosmos, but the co-operation has now been terminated by Europe due to sanctions placed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. AFP
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Artist's impression of ESA's ExoMars rover and Russia's science platform on Mars. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi
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The mission was supposed to launch on Russia's Proton rocket, but that is no longer happening. Photo: European Space Agency
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A rendering of Europe's Rosalind Franklin rover, which is part of the ExoMars mission. Photo: European Space Agency
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The mission was being built in partnership with Russian space agency Roscosmos, but the co-operation has now been terminated by Europe due to sanctions placed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. AFP
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Artist's impression of ESA's ExoMars rover and Russia's science platform on Mars. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi
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The mission was supposed to launch on Russia's Proton rocket, but that is no longer happening. Photo: European Space Agency
European Space Agency saves its Mars rover mission after fallout with Russia
Nasa will help secure a rocket for the rover's launch in 2028
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20 May, 2024
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