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Cruise Configuration
Entry, Descent, and Landing Configuration
Aeroshell
Parachute
Airbags
Lander
Surface Operations Configuration
Rover
Instruments
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Spacecraft: Entry, Descent, and Landing Configuration

Spacecraft

The entry, descent, and landing system consists of:

To find out more about what will happen during this stage of the mission, please see Entry, Descent, and Landing Phase in the mission timeline.