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Schiaparelli

Schiaparelli was launched on March 14, 2016 aboard a Proton-M/Briz-M from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: released (Oct 16, 2016).

COSPAR 2016-017GCAT D00971European Space Agency

Identity

Name in GCAT
Schiaparelli
Payload designation
EDM Surface Package
International designator
2016-017
GCAT identifier
D00971

Mission

Mission type
—
Owner
ESA
Country
European Space Agency
Builder
Thales Alenia Space
Platform (bus)
EDM

Launch

Date
March 14, 2016 · 09:31 UTC
Launch record
2016-017Success
Spaceport
Baikonur · pad LC200/39

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
PCO
Status
Released
Status date
October 16, 2016

Size

Mass
326 kg
Dry mass
280 kg
Total mass with attached objects
600 kg

Deep space

Deep-space catalog entry
D00971
Final central body
Mars
Phase start
October 16, 2016
Phase outcome
Released · October 16, 2016

Flight phases

FromCentral bodyEndedOutcomeNext
Mar 15, 2016EarthMar 19, 2016Escaped to another body, attachedHCO
Oct 16, 2016MarsOct 19, 2016Reentered (orbital decay)Mars

Landings and impacts

WorldTypeResultTouchdownSiteCoordinates
MarsSecondary componentTargeted impactOct 19, 2016—-2.07, 353.79
MarsSecondary componentTargeted impactOct 19, 2016—-2.07, 353.79
MarsSecondary componentTargeted impactOct 19, 2016—-2.07, 353.79
MarsLander (powered landing)Targeted impactOct 19, 2016—-2.07, 353.79

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0).