Mars Entry Example MERS engine to standby lanetary approach switch to inertial rotate to entry-orient hold attitude Separate lander from cruise stage separate ander when entry orientation achieved fire primary pyro latch pyro latches (Courtesy of Mitch Ingham. Used with permission.Mars Entry Example engine to standby planetary approach separate lander switch to inertial nav rotate to entry-orient & hold attitude • cruise stage lander pyro stage latches Separate lander from cruise stage: when entry orientation achieved, fire primary pyro latch (Courtesy of Mitch Ingham. Used with permission.)