Posted by tourdemars to Mars Express at February 24, 2003 12:00 PM

Europe’s mission to Mars has moved a step closer to completion. The Beagle 2 Lander left the UK to travel to Astrium, in Toulouse France on Monday 24 February. Once Beagle 2 reaches it’s destination it will be mated with the Mars Express spacecraft before being shipped to Baikanour, Kazakstahn for launch.