2015-12-12

Ambition Maven Probe

The Maven Probe explores Ike.

The main Ambition lander has gathered all the science. Now time to head back to Duna orbit:

Ambition back to orbit from Duna

Circularizing orbit:

Ambition circularizes orbit around Duna

The Maven probe burns for an Ike intercept:

Maven probe Ike intercept plotted

Maven enters orbit around Ike:

Maven enters orbit around Ike

Maven lands on Ike:

Maven lands on Ike

Maven gathers all the science then returns safely to orbit:

Maven returns safely to orbit