In light of the recent Schiaparelli lander failure, I discuss the differences between missions supported by financial and political capital, and how those differences will play out in the next era of space exploration.

ExoMars completes crucial orbit insertion, hope lost for lander | NASASpaceFlight.com
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MRO image of Schiaparelli – after / 10 / 2016 / Images / ESA Multimedia / ESA Online Videos
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T+27: Financial vs. Political Capital and Mission Sustainability

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