Conceptual design of "ExoMars-2018" Descent Module developed by Lavochkin Association
The article presents goals and objectives of «ExoMars-2018» mission, share of responsibilities between European partners and Russia. The main design requirements to for Descent Module (DM) defining its design concept as well as design specific features are reviewed. DM structure, thermal control, «ExoMars- 2018» SC on-board systems functional interactions and DM radio communications are considered.