Where should the European Mars rover land?
Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 08:01
in Astronomy & Space
Picking a landing site on Mars is a complex process. There's the need to balance scientific return with the capabilities of whatever vehicle you're sending out there. And given each mission costs millions (sometimes billions) of dollars—and you only get one shot at landing—you can bet mission planners are extra-cautious about choosing the right location.