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Missions Encyclopedia Entry 1775939765

** The **Missions Encyclopedia Entry 1775939765** refers to the **ExoMars 2022** mission, a collaborative endeavor between the European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos, aimed at searching for signs of life on Mars. ## Overview The **ExoMars 2022** mission is a groundbreaking endeavor that seeks to explore the Martian subsurface in search of biosignatures. The mission is a collaborative effort between the European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos, with the primary objective of investigating the possibility of life on Mars. The mission is designed to study the Martian subsurface, which is believed to harbor a significant amount of water ice and potentially, life. The **ExoMars 2022** mission is a follow-up to the **ExoMars 2016** mission, which was canceled due to a rocket failure. The new mission is equipped with a suite of advanced instruments, including a drill that can reach depths of up to 2 meters, and a sample return module that will collect and store samples for future analysis. ## History/Background The concept of the **ExoMars** mission dates back to the 1990s, when the ESA and Roscosmos first proposed a joint mission to explore Mars. The mission was initially planned to launch in 2016, but was canceled due to a rocket failure. After a decade of development, the mission was revived, and the **ExoMars 2022** mission was launched on July 20, 2022, aboard a Proton rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. ## Key Information The **ExoMars 2022** mission consists of two main components: the **Surface Platform** and the **Sample Return Orbiter**. The **Surface Platform** is a lander that will touch down on the Martian surface, while the **Sample Return Orbiter** will orbit the planet and collect samples from the **Surface Platform**. The mission is equipped with a suite of advanced instruments, including: * **Rosalind Franklin** (Rosalind): A drill that can reach depths of up to 2 meters and collect samples from the Martian subsurface. * **Mars Organic Molecule Analyser** (MOMA): An instrument that will analyze the samples for signs of life. * **Panoramic Camera** (PanCam): A camera that will provide high-resolution images of the Martian surface. ## Significance The **ExoMars 2022** mission is significant for several reasons: * **Search for Life**: The mission is designed to search for signs of life on Mars, which would have a profound impact on our understanding of the origins of life in the universe. * **Advancements in Technology**: The mission is equipped with advanced instruments that will provide new insights into the Martian subsurface and the potential for life on the planet. * **International Cooperation**: The mission is a testament to the power of international cooperation in space exploration, with the ESA and Roscosmos working together to achieve a common goal. INFOBOX: - **Name:** ExoMars 2022 - **Type:** Mars Exploration Mission - **Date:** July 20, 2022 - **Location:** Mars - **Known For:** Search for signs of life on Mars TAGS: Mars Exploration, ExoMars, Rosalind Franklin, Mars Organic Molecule Analyser, Panoramic Camera, International Cooperation, Space Exploration, Astrobiology.