Status
The descent vehicle has been fully qualified for Martian environment. Development of a precursory mission is under way and its launch is planned during the launch windows starting from 2014. The precursory mission will consist of one lander and is intended as a technology and science demonstration mission. More landers will be deployed in the following launch windows extending up to 2019.
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