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The ExoMars rover ‘ground test model’ that is commanded from the Rover Operations Control Centre will play a key role in the mission. Its primary task in the lead up to arriving on Mars is to support the training of scientists and operators as they prepare for Rosalind Franklin’s scientific mission on Mars. Once on Mars the ground test model will also be used to validate any complex activities, and to test any non-routine commands before uploading them to the rover.
In this image, the model is seen in the integration clean room at Thales Alenia Space.