Rotary-Percussive Drill for Mars Tested in Antarctica

A group of investigators has just concluded a new series of tests in the Antarctica, whose objective was to analyze the functionality of the new IceBreaker rotary-percussive drill. The instrument is destined for Mars, where it needs to be able to dig at least 1 meter below the permafrost. In ... [ read more >> ]

Kris Zacny (left) holds bags of ice chips collected during the drilling process. Gale Paulsen (right) holds the 2.5 m long drill string

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Kris Zacny (left) holds bags of ice chips collected during the drilling process. Gale Paulsen (right) holds the 2.5 m long drill string