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ExoMars 2016 Trace Gas Orbiter and Schiaparelli Spacecraft

ExoMars 2016 was the ESA-Roscosmos Mars mission launched on 14 March 2016 comprising the Trace Gas Orbiter and Schiaparelli entry, descent and landing demonstrator. The orbiter entered Mars orbit for atmospheric science while Schiaparelli was lost during its landing attempt.

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Aliases
ExoMars 2016Trace Gas OrbiterTGOSchiaparelli
Family Name
ExoMars 2016
Full Name
ExoMars 2016 Trace Gas Orbiter and Schiaparelli Spacecraft
Roles
interplanetary_probeorbiterlanderresearchtechnology_demonstrator
Status
active
Type
spacecraft

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Description
ExoMars 2016 was the ESA-Roscosmos Mars mission launched on 14 March 2016 comprising the Trace Gas Orbiter and Schiaparelli entry, descent and landing demonstrator. The orbiter entered Mars orbit for atmospheric science while Schiaparelli was lost during its landing attempt.
First Flight Year
2,016
Last Flight Year
2,016

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 10:49:57 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 10:49:57 UTC