As our space travel advances, we are planning more and more different explorations. One of the most interesting being talked about lately is the expedition to Mars. The latest rover to be sent up to the red planet was a rover called the ExoMars Rover. This rover was launched on March 14, 2016, and is now coming close to its seven-month, one-way, 300 million mile journey.  

On October 16, the Schiaparelli Lander detached from the spacecraft and the lander is expected to land on the planet on the 19th of October. The spacecraft will then enter orbit around the planet. The lander is equipped with parachutes and boosters to give it a soft landing. This rover is expected to land near NASA’s 2004 rover, Opportunity.

After several days of exploration the rover will run out of battery power. While this rover is only a small step in the exploration of Mars, these tiny baby steps could lead to future discoveries.