European space mission to Mars delayed partially because of coronavirus outbreak

Published March 12, 2020 12:34pm ET



Europe’s scheduled mission to Mars has been delayed in part over the coronavirus outbreak.

The European Space Agency, along with its partner the Roscosmos space corporation, announced Thursday that it would delay its ExoMars mission, which was planning to send a rover to the red planet’s surface this year, partially because of COVID-19. The need for additional testing also contributed to the decision.

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