Spacecraft heads for Mars landing
Beagle 2 was heading for an historic landing on Mars today after successfully separating from its mother ship.
Confirmation that the spacecraft had parted company with Mars Express came at about 11.10am.
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SUBSCRIBEBeagle 2 was heading for an historic landing on Mars today after successfully separating from its mother ship.
Confirmation that the spacecraft had parted company with Mars Express came at about 11.10am.
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