The Phoenix lander, a plucky geologist unlocking many mysteries of Mars, is laboring away and still producing rich scientific finds as it faces a death sentence, NASA briefers said this afternoon. Since the hardy lander still is able to work, its mission has now been extended into October. Originally, it was designed to work only 90 Martian days, or sols, after its May 25 landing on Mars. As the frigid Martian winter approaches, Phoenix -- now sitting in a far…
Phoenix Mars Lander Still Working Hard As It Faces A Death Sentence
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