Before Rosalind Franklin can explore Mars, it has to get off its lander. Engineers are rehearsing that first journey on Earth, using a full-size rover model and Mars-like terrain. The test recreates some of the challenges Rosalind Franklin will face on the Red Planet, from reduced gravity and a 20-degree incline to uneven ground and obstacles beneath its ramps. In 2030, Rosalind Franklin will make this journey for real on Mars. Credits: European Space Agency (ESA) Access the video on the ESA video library:
Preparing Rosalind Franklin rover for a first drive on Mars
Source: European Space Agency, ESA
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