|
|
Phoenix probe mission on Mars ends: NASA
WASHINGTON (AFP) - NASA scientists said Monday that the Phoenix Mars lander has ceased to operate, because the diminished sunlight resulting from seasonal changes no longer powers the robot's solar arrays.
Nations:U.S. Activities:Phoenix Mars Lander Source:(AFP)
2008-11-10
Frozen Death Looms for Phoenix Mars Lander
After more than four months on the arctic plains of the red planet, NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander's days are finally numbered.As the sun begins to set for the frigid Martian winter, the spacecraft will lose its energy supply, freeze and eventually fall into a mechanical coma from which it will likely never wake up.
Nations:Canada Activities:Phoenix Mars Lander
2008-10-08
Mars lander finds minerals suggesting past water
LOS ANGELES - NASA's Phoenix spacecraft has discovered evidence of past water at its Martian landing site and spotted falling snow for the first time, scientists reported Monday. Soil experiments revealed the presence of two minerals known to be formed in liquid water. Scientists identified the minerals as calcium carbonate, found in limestone and chalk, and sheet silicate.
Nations:U.S. Activities:Phoenix Mars Lander Source:(AP)
2008-09-30
Dust Devils Photographed in Martian Arctic
Dust devils raging across the arctic plains of Mars were caught on film by NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander.
Nations:Canada Activities:Phoenix Mars Lander
2008-09-12
Martian soil may contain detrimental substance
LOS ANGELES - NASA's Phoenix spacecraft has detected the presence of a chemically reactive salt in the Martian soil, a finding that if confirmed could make it less friendly to potential life than once believed.
Nations:U.S. Activities:Phoenix Mars Lander Source:(AP)
2008-08-05
|
