Space missions require a lot of investment and research. The technology must be precisely adapted to all the difficulties that arise in still little-studied environments. After spending more than ten years on development, about 15 yearsand invested more 840 million pounds (approximately 5 billion reais); however, it seems that after the invasion of Russian troops in Ukraineanother undesirable outcome could happen: the mission known as ExoMarsfrom the European Space Agency (ESAor simply “European Space Agency” in Portuguese), which would count on having Roscosmos, may not be completed.
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OUR rover Rosalind Franklin, equipment named after the British chemist whose research led to the discovery of DNA is now ready to serve its purpose, but conflicts between the Russian agency and ESA do not seem temporary and have suspended a number of ongoing space projects, including the launch of the rover. Initially, the spacecraft was supposed to be launched on September 20 this year using a Russian launch vehicle. Proton The event will take place in Baikonur Cosmodrome, but it will be headed by Russia.
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Even if the break in relations is not final, if it does not happen in September, the mission will have to be delayed for another two years to wait for the next available launch window. If, even after this time, the agencies do not come to an agreement, the mission may be cancelled. Second John Zarnecki, astronomer Open University translated by Gizmodo Brazil.:
It is inconceivable that we can work with Russia in the current conditions, and this attitude will continue for a long time. This could delay ExoMars until the end of the decade. By then, your technology will be obsolete.
Even if the launch is modified, Russian equipment such as the lander will be used. Cossack. Should they need to change these details, extremely complex procedures would delay the mission indefinitely. Despite strong opinions about Zarnetsky, some scientists still believe in an unlikely rendezvous ESA and gives Roscosmos. OUR NASA is part of a project with limited participation, but its specialists are exploring alternatives to try and save the mission.
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Via: gizmodo.uol.com.br Source: (Rover Photo) esa.int, (Rover Video) esa.int
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