Beagle2
The Beagle 2 spacecraft was set to land on the surface of Mars in December 2003; it landed on the surface but nothing more was heard from it. A heartbreaking end to a story which took the team to the limits.
Signs of life next door
Could the existence of Martian life be linked to the origin of life on Earth? Professor Paul Davies considers the search for life.
On TV
Get behind-the-scenes view of the British space mission in search of the scientific find of the century with more about the series.
Mission to learn
The OU offers a unique course relating to the science behind the exploration of the Red Planet - find out what else you can study.
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Find out more about OU courses on offer and ways to study - order your guide to courses.
From Beagle2.com
Find out more about the science and technology behind the mission to Mars at Beagle2.com.


