Red Planet Rover Renaissance!

The British-built Mars rover, Rosalind Franklin, stranded due to geopolitical tensions, now gets the green light for a 2028 launch. This plucky rover, with its soil-drilling skills, represents a big leap for UK aerospace ambitions. Originally planned for 2023, the mission faced delays—COVID, funding hiccups, and axed Russian partnerships, oh my! But with Airbus in charge of its new landing system, it's expected to finally explore Mars. Let's see what mysteries Mars holds for us. Europe, keep the rockets ready!