The Mars probe Beagle 2 will land in Isidis Planitia. This region satisfies the engineering constraints and has evidence for particularly volatile-rich subsoil. Isidis provides a suitable place for the lander to search for H2O and organic matter

Bridges, J.B.

Grady, M.M.

Kim, J.R.

Mitchell, K.L.

Morley, J.G.

Muller, J-P.

Pillinger, C.T.

Rothery, D.A.

Seabrook, A.M.

Sims, M.R.

Wright, I.P.

English

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The Beagle landing site in Isidis Planitia

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The Beagle landing site in Isidis Planitia

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