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The European Space Agency has postponed the launch of ExoMars mission, delaying it for a further two years.

The member nations held a two-day meeting in Switzerland where it has been announced that they will provide extra funds.

Ministers from 23 countries that support the European space program, including Canada, will decide whether they will cover the extra costs at their next meeting.

The Expedition 49 crewmates touched down in their Soyuz MS-01 at 11:58 PM EDT southeast of the remote town of Dzhezkazgan in Kazakhstan.

The Expedition 49 crewmates touched down in their Soyuz MS-01 at 11:58 PM EDT southeast of the remote town of Dzhezkazgan in Kazakhstan.

Their return will wrap up 115 days in space for the crew since their launch in July.

David Parker, ESA's Director of Human Spaceflight and Robotic Exploration, said that they could not speculate what exactly happened to the lander.

Paolo Ferri, ESA's head of operations said it is too soon to jump to conclusions but 'it's clear that these are not good signs'

Both Japan and Russia are looking at going to the Moon, would setup permanent bases.