Conceptual design of “Exomars-2018” Descent Module developed by federal enterprise “Lavochkin Association”

Goals and tasks for “ExoMars-2018” mission and share of responsibilities between European partners and p]Russia are presented. The main design requirements for a Descent Module (DM) that define its design concept as well as design specific features are given. The structure of the descent module, thermal control, means for securing systems interaction onboard the spacecraft “ExoMars-2018”, and radio communication with the descent module are examined.