European Space Agency confirms Mars lander lost during descent

Photos: The ExoMars Mission -- in pictures
One of the aims of the mission is to test a landing craft called Schiaparelli, pictured on Mars in this artist's impression.
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Photos: The ExoMars Mission -- in pictures
The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter arrives will look for gases that could signal biological activity. Pictured, a representation of the orbiter beginning its entry into Mars orbit.
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