Phoenix Spacecraft Set for Risky Mars Landing Today

Science | 475 hits | May 25 11:20 am | Posted by: Hyack

PASADENA, Calif. – The big day has finally arrived: After 10 months of spaceflight, NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander is headed for its long-awaited attempt to touch down in the arctic region of the red planet later today.

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by newfette
Sun May 25, 2008 11:40 pm
I'm watching this on daily planet... its really much more interesting then i thought it would be
by Hyack
Sun May 25, 2008 11:54 pm
Touchdown....
by newfette
Sun May 25, 2008 11:55 pm
and they've have a successful landing
by Canadaka
Mon May 26, 2008 12:01 am
I've been watching this live on NASA TV online. Awesome that i made it and landed safely.
by newfette
Mon May 26, 2008 12:11 am
wow did it really take 9 months for that thingy to get there?

thats pretty cool
by Thanos
Mon May 26, 2008 12:37 am
The following comment is specifically for Mr Canada and Streaker:

USA! USA! USA!
by commanderkai
Mon May 26, 2008 12:40 am
Yeah, its nice that this thing is the first human ship to touch down on the Martian arctic. Plus its cool we got a significant Canadian contribution too.