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After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars
The European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover finally secured its launch mission when NASA approved the ROSA project in April 2026, providing launch vehicle and hardware support to the ESA-
The European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover finally secured its launch mission when NASA approved the ROSA project in April 2026, providing launch vehicle and hardware support to the ESA-led mission. The rover had faced years of delays, including suspension in 2022 after losing its Russian launch provider due to the Ukraine invasion. Launch is scheduled for 2028.
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Source: Ars Technica | 2026-04-17