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Rosalind Franklin Mars rover
Coverage of Rosalind Franklin Mars rover in the Nexus archive.
- NASA gets the ball rolling on its part in Europe's jinxed Mars rover mission
NASA is proceeding with its contribution to the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover mission despite a Trump administration attempt to cut funding. The mission, which has faced delays and budget challenges, is now moving forward.
- After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars
NASA confirmed SpaceX will launch the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida as early as late 2028. The mission, delayed for years due to political issues and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, was initially planned for 2009 under the Aurora program with a Russian Soyuz rocket.