The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has completed the intricate job of aerobraking and its primary science phase will soon begin in earnest. MRO’s Project Scientist and members of the Navigation Team discussed the intricacies and challenges of aerobraking in Mars’ ever-changing atmosphere. Aerobraking is a technique that was first used by the Magellan mission to … Continue reading "Aerobraking Mars Orbiter Surprised Scientists"