ESA to narrow down possible Mars landing sites in search for life

The European Space Agency is meeting with Mars scientists and engineers to take the next step in deciding where to land its life-searching ExoMars rover

In about four years, the ExoMars rover will open its eyes on the surface of Mars. After a brief look around, its wheels will slowly crunch onto the frozen ground, beginning its journey on another planet.

Later today we should be one step closer to knowing where it will open its eyes. It has taken the last three years to narrow down the choice from eight, to four, to just three possible locations, each with their own unique selling points. And by the end of today the choice will be reduced to the final two sites.