May 30, 2026, 8:57 AM

🥳 Happy Birthday #otd 1975 dear #ESA for so many successfull #space projects . Let‘s look on the most unsuccessful broken project also 10 ys ago: Schiaparelli Mars probe with ExoMars crashed 19.10 after launched from Baikonur in march . The successor for ExoMars 2022 was blocked due to Russia’s war against Ukraine . Fun fact: 2016 saw in cinema The Martian , a movie with Matt Daemon was based on ESA’s Mission .

The image depicts a spacecraft in orbit around Mars, with the planet shown prominently in the background. The spacecraft features solar panels and antennae, indicating it is designed for space exploration.

An illustration of a futuristic spacecraft hovering above the Martian surface, featuring jet propulsion flames. The background shows a barren, rocky landscape typical of Mars, with mountains in the distance.

A detailed model of a space probe, featuring metallic components and domes, is set against a backdrop resembling a celestial surface. The design showcases intricate engineering typical of spacecraft, with shiny, reflective materials and various instruments.