Sener, key in the ExoMars mission: it will design vital systems for the Rosalind Franklin rover

 

tendons will play a key role in the ExoMars mission by designing and manufacturing essential components for the landing and operation of the rover Rosalind Franklin on Mars. The company will be responsible for:

 

• Descent Module Separation Systems: These systems are vital to ensuring safe and precise separation of the rover during its descent to the Martian surface.
• UHF Communications Antennas: They enable communication between the rover and the orbiter, facilitating the transmission of scientific data and control of the vehicle.
• Undercarriage: This system will cushion the impact of the rover upon landing, protecting the scientific instruments and ensuring their correct operation.
• Drill positioning and translation system: It will allow the rover to drill up to two meters deep into the Martian surface to obtain soil samples for analysis.
• Solar panel deployment mechanisms: They will ensure the rover's energy supply, extending its exploration capabilities.
• Rover and orbiter communications antennas: They will facilitate two-way communication between the rover, the orbiter and Earth.
• Umbilical release mechanism (URM): Designed and manufactured in Poland, a critical element that provides electrical power to the rover once it lands.

 

The rover Rosalind Franklin The main objective of the rover is to search for traces of life on Mars by carrying out advanced scientific research. To achieve this, the vehicle will drill deep holes in the Martian surface, collecting samples that will be analyzed to determine their composition and the possible presence of organic matter.

 

ESA's selection of Sener for the ExoMars mission underlines the company's capabilities and experience in developing cutting-edge space systems

 

 

In addition to the search for life, the ExoMars mission will investigate the variation of the Martian geochemical environment, study the composition of gases in the atmosphere, and demonstrate the feasibility of key technologies for future exploration missions.

 

Yon JaureguiSener's Aerospace and Defense Project Director stated: "It is a privilege to work on a mission like ExoMars, which combines technical challenge with the value of seeking fundamental answers about life and the universe. Projects like this not only challenge us professionally, but also remind us why we chose to dedicate ourselves to space exploration."

 

Sener's participation in ExoMars is based on its solid experience in previous space missions. The company has already contributed to the success of the missions Mars 2020 and NASA's Mars Science Laboratory, providing antenna pointing mechanisms for the rovers Perseverance and Curiosity.

 

ESA's selection of Sener for the ExoMars mission underlines the company's capabilities and experience in developing cutting-edge space systems. Its involvement is crucial to the success of the mission and to advancing our understanding of Mars and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.