The spacecraft's exploration and landing module with the Idefix® rover and return module
The spacecraft's exploration and landing module with the Idefix® rover and return module
Markus Grebenstein, DLR project leader for the Idefix® rover, points to the rover's position between the landing legs of the MMX space probe. On the left of the probe, the return module can be seen, including the landing capsule and its thermal protection shields. At the end of the MMX mission, this will bring samples of the Martian moon Phobos back to Earth.