ExoMars sets off to solve the Red Planet's mysteries

The first of two joint European Space Agency-Roscosmos missions to Mars has begun a seven-month journey to the Red Planet, where it will address unsolved mysteries of the planet’s atmosphere.

“It’s been a long journey getting the first ExoMars mission to the launch pad, but thanks to the hard work and dedication of our international teams, a new era of Mars exploration is now within our reach,” said Johann-Dietrich Woerner from ESA. 
“I am grateful to our Russian partner, who have given this mission the best possible start today. Now we will explore Mars together.”