The possibility of exploring new planets and the continuous need to enrich our knowledge of the universe has led to the development of different space systems capable of collecting data and transmitting them to the Earth through space. Different mission scenarios should be considered, from Earth Observation to the exploration of deep space. In recent years, however, the ever growing interest, both by large space companies and by private ones, for the "Red Planet" has led many scholars to search for solutions to face the tough challenge of exploration in a hostile environment and very different from the terrestrial one. Among the various problems, landing is of particular importance: in fact, it should be considered that only half of the landing attempts were successful.