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Landing of Martian subsurface probe

Landing of Martian subsurface probe. Artwork of one of the Deep Space 2 Mars microprobes landing on the surface of Mars. These probes were attached to the Mars Polar Lander that entered the Martian atmosphere on 3 December 1999. Communication was lost at this point, and no further signals have been received. The probes were designed to free- fall into the Martian soil at around 200 metres per second. The impact would have driven the probes about 2 metres into the soil. The probes consisted of an upper part, which was intended to relay information to Earth, connected by flex to the bullet-shaped probe itself. The probes were designed to sample the soil and take physical readings such as temperature, and look for signs of frozen water. It is not known what caused the mission to fail

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This print captures the dramatic landing of a Martian subsurface probe on the enigmatic surface of Mars. Created as an artwork, it depicts one of the Deep Space 2 Mars microprobes descending onto the red planet's terrain. The mission took place on December 3,1999, when these probes were attached to the Mars Polar Lander and entered the Martian atmosphere. Unfortunately, communication was abruptly lost at this crucial stage, leaving scientists in suspense with no further signals received. These innovative probes were specifically designed to free-fall into the Martian soil at an astonishing speed of approximately 200 meters per second. Upon impact, they would have driven themselves about two meters deep into the ground. Comprising an upper part responsible for relaying vital information back to Earth and connected by flex to their bullet-shaped bodies, these probes aimed to sample soil and gather physical readings such as temperature while searching for signs of frozen water beneath Mars' surface. Regrettably, what caused this ambitious mission to fail remains unknown. Nevertheless, this image serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration beyond our own celestial boundaries. It symbolizes both triumphs and setbacks in our quest for understanding other planets within our solar system. With its historical significance rooted in late-20th-century space exploration technology and scientific research advancements, this remarkable illustration showcases mankind's unwavering determination even amidst technological challenges encountered during missions like these.

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