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is ESA’s first step in human space exploration outside the low Earth
orbits. Through this programme ESA will elaborate a long-term plan
for human exploration of space, with Mars as its main objective
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Programme
2009-2015 : Flagship automatic missions, collection
of samples on Mars
2015-2020 : Decision to launch a human mission to Mars
and planning
2020-2025 : Launch of robots to Mars with possible outpost,
possible human mission to the Moon
2025-2030 : human mission to Mars
ESA
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ExoMars
First
Flagship mission
Aim: study the biological environment on Mars
3 spacecrafts: Mars orbiter, descent module, Mars rover
Rover equipment: lightweight drilling system, sampling
and handling device, set of scientific instruments to
search for signs of past or present life
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Mars
Sampler Return
Flagship mission
Aim: collect samples
5 spacecraft: Earth/Mars transfer stage, Mars orbiter,
descent module, ascent module, Earth re-entry vehicle
Targeted for: 2011
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