AEA Battery Systems (AEABS) provides power solution for European ‘Mars Express’ spacecraft and British-led ‘Beagle 2’ lander. UK based AEA Technology Battery Systems contributed to the race to find life on Mars this week with the launch of ‘Mars Express’, Europe’s first voyage to another planet. Both the spacecraft ‘Mars Express’ and its ‘Beagle 2’ lander which sits on top benefit from AEA Technology’s unique lithium-ion battery technology.