Landers and rovers

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The spacecraft lander is a protective "shell" that houses the rover and protects it, along with the airbags, from the forces of impact. The lander is a strong, lightweight structure, consisting of a base and three sides "petals" in the shape of a tetrahedron (pyramid-shaped).


Beagle 2

Phoenix Lander

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Phoenix Lander

Schiaparelli EDM

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Schiaparelli EDM

InSight Mars Lander

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InSight Mars Lander

InSight Mars Lander

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