MMX rover: Possible sequence for raising and deploying the solar panels
MMX rover: Possible sequence for raising and deploying the solar panels
The rover will separate from the exploration module at a height of approximately 40 to 100 metres before falling slowly to the surface. Once there, it will likely perform several 'somersaults', remain unharmed and come to rest in an unpredictable position. From this situation, it must autonomously upright itself with the help of its locomotion system and then deploy its solar panels. Only then will the rover be able to 'survive' and move on Phobos.
