By Steve Spaleta | October 21, 2016 04:48pm ET
Europe’s ExoMars lander’s thrusters shut down prematurely, causing a free fall that was estimated to be between 1.2 to 2.5 miles (2 to 4 km). It was likely traveling more than 186 mph (300 km/h) when it impacted, with nearly a full tank of propellent. [Full Story]
credit : Space.com / Imagery: NASA/MRO / edited by @SteveSpaleta
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