Robotics for Mars exploration

In September 2020, we asked for your ideas for future space missions. Our goal was to tap into the insight, expertise and creativity of European citizens, companies and academia to help us plan for the future. Based on over 200 ideas, ESA Discovery & Preparation is now launching 11 new activities over the course of the coming year, that will together shape the future of space.

Flexible and reconfigurable mobility units for Mars operations, one of the 47 ideas selected from over 200 submitted. The proposal was inspired by the fact that many future mission plans are based on the extensive use of robotic assets.