Artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission
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Framed Print of Artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission
Artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission, showing a series of six steps in the spacecrafts landing on Mars.
The series begins at upper left, where the aeroshell capsule is still attached to the cruise stage that has provided power and maneuvering during the trip from Earth to Mars. After jettisoning the cruise stage, the aeroshell uses friction with the Martian atmosphere to decelerate. The aeroshell protects other components of the flight system (enclosed inside) from the heat generated during the plunge through the upper atmosphere. In the third step portrayed, the spacecrafts parachute further slows the descent. After separation from the parachute and aeroshell, retro rockets on the descent stage fire to control the speed of the final approach toward the ground. The descent stage begins lowering the lander on a bridle. Timing of crucial steps during this final approach is based on radar input about the spacecrafts altitude and velocity. The lander, bearing a rover and an ascent vehicle, touches down, the connecting cords are severed and the descent stage flies out of the way. After the landing, the rover would deliver previously cached samples to the ascent vehicle, which would then lift the samples off the surface of Mars for a rendezvous in orbit with a spacecraft that would take the samples to Earth. Stocktrek Images specializes in Astronomy, Dinosaurs, Medical, Military Forces, Ocean Life, & Sci-Fi. © Stocktrek Images
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Media ID 13015413
Aeroshell Arrival Bridle Capsule Curiosity Descending Engineering Experiment Falling Heat Shields Lander Landing Mars Science Laboratory Medium Group Of Objects Mission Moving Down Parachute Planetary Science Propulsion Protection Research Robotic Spacecraft Rover Space Capsule Space Exploration Space Probes Space Travel Spaceflight Success Telerobotics Thrust Time Lapse
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
