description Beagle 2 Overview
Beagle 2 was a British Mars lander carried by the European Space Agency's Mars Express mission, launched in 2003. It was intended to land on Mars on 25 December 2003, but it made no radio contact after the landing attempt and was declared lost in 2004. Images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter identified the lander on the Martian surface in 2015, showing that it had reached Mars even though its mission could not be completed.
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What was Beagle 2 supposed to do on Mars?
Beagle 2 was a British Mars lander intended to conduct scientific work on the Martian surface. It traveled as part of the European Space Agency's Mars Express mission.
When was Beagle 2 supposed to land on Mars?
The planned landing date was 25 December 2003. Beagle 2 made no radio contact after its landing attempt and was declared lost in 2004.
Which mission carried Beagle 2?
The European Space Agency's Mars Express mission carried Beagle 2. Mars Express launched in 2003 and included the British lander as its surface component.
Was Beagle 2 ever found after contact was lost?
Later images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter helped locate Beagle 2 on the Martian surface. The lander had not established radio contact after its planned 25 December 2003 landing.
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