Thales Alenia Space Rehearses With ExoMars 2022 Rover

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Andrea Merlo, head of Thales Alenia Space's robotics and mechatronics group, and the ground test model of the Rosalind Franklin rover.
Credit: Thierry Dubois
TURIN, Italy—Thales Alenia Space is gearing up for the launch of the ExoMars 2022 mission next year and the subsequent start of operations with the Rosalind Franklin rover. Using a twin model of the flight rover, engineers are preparing for a post-landing egress test. The complex sequence is key for...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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