Martian weather monitoring.
Meteomars is an innovative space weather monitoring system designed to collect real-time meteorological data on Mars, ensuring safer exploration and settlement operations. The project employs a network of orbiters and surface penetrators to track atmospheric conditions and provide critical insights for mission planning.
The mission starts with the launch of the mothercraft into a transfer orbit, followed by a propulsive maneuver towards Mars. During the journey, trajectory corrections ensure accurate Mars orbit injection. Upon arrival, the mothercraft releases penetrators equipped with inflatable heat shields for atmospheric entry and high-impact landings. Once settled, they deploy solar panels and activate instruments to begin data collection.
Meteomars continuously records sensor data, transmitting it to the mothership, which relays it to Earth for real-time meteorological analysis. A full deployment forms a dense observation network, aiding safe landing site selection, storm detection, and operational alerts to protect habitats, rovers, and future crewed missions.
