How a rover lands on Mars

Process map by Brian. 16 steps, 2 layers. Tags: space, science, tech.

1. Mission control: Launch when Earth and Mars line up
2. The spacecraft: About seven months of cruise
3. The spacecraft: Correct the course along the way
4. The spacecraft: Hit the Martian atmosphere at about 20,000 km/h
5. The spacecraft: The "seven minutes of terror"
6. Mission control: The signal delay can be up to 20 minutes each way, so it must land itself
7. The spacecraft: Did every step work?
8. The rover: Safe on the surface
9. The rover: Drive, drill and collect samples
10. Mission control: The mission is lost

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