The February 2021 session of the Science Book Forum was an exceptional experience where the science lovers watched the live stream of the landing of Mars 2020 mission spacecraft.
Entry, descent and landing—often referred to as "EDL"—is the shortest and most intense phase of the Mars 2020 mission. It begins when the spacecraft reaches the top of the Martian atmosphere, travelling nearly 12,500 miles per hour (20,000 kilometers per hour). It ends about seven minutes later, with Perseverance stationary on the Martian surface. To safely go from those speeds down to zero, in that short amount of time, while hitting a narrow target on the surface, requires “slamming on the brakes” in a very careful, creative and challenging way.
The event also included an interesting and breathtaking lecture with Dr. Essam Heggy and was delivered in collaboration with Al Thuraya Planetarium Katara.
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