After the success of the Mars Orbiter Mission, India's ISRO is planning to launch Mangalyaan-2, a mission to Mars that aims to land a rover and helicopter on the Martian surface. The mission will use advanced landing techniques, including a sky crane and a supersonic parachute, to ensure a secure and precise landing. The helicopter, called MarBLE, will study the Martian atmosphere during its flights. ISRO also plans to launch a relay communication satellite to maintain constant communication with the rover and helicopter. Mars is a focus of space exploration due to its potential for finding evidence of past life and its scientific interest in understanding its history and geophysical processes. The knowledge and technology developed during the mission will have applications in various fields and contribute to India's status as a space power.
Meanwhile, NASA is preparing to launch the Perseverance rover on a mission to Mars. The rover will search for signs of ancient life, collect samples for future return to Earth, and test technologies for future human exploration of Mars. The launch will take place at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The rover is expected to land on Mars on February 18, 2021. The mission is part of NASA's Mars Exploration Program and aims to further our understanding of the Red Planet. Both the ISRO and NASA missions will contribute valuable data and insights to our knowledge of Mars and its potential for supporting life. [df2d32d1] [09e9e357]