Beagle 2 Mars Lander, United Kingdom
Key Data:
Start year (date of design approval)
2000
Project type
Spacecraft
Base Country
UK
Completion (Landing)
26 December 2003
Estimated Investment
€60 million
Key Players:
Sponsor
ESA
Partners
Open University, University of Leicester, Astrium Ltd, Martin-Baker Aircraft
Finance
DTI, Particle Physics & Astronomy Research Council, ESA
Key Information:
Speed of entry into Martian atmosphere
Mach 31.5 (over 14,000mph)
Cushioning
3 gas-bags
Lander Weight (on Martian surface)
30kg
