 Phoenix Mars Lander: Radar and Other Gear Pass CheckoutsSep 05, 2007
Two crucial tools for a successful landing of America's latest mission to Mars, the radar and UHF radio on NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander, have passed in-flight checkouts. |
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 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Provides Insights About Mars WaterSep 21, 2007
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is examining several features on Mars that address the role of water at different times in Martian history. |
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 Mars Express Probes Red Planet's Unusual DepositsNov 01, 2007
The radar system on the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter has uncovered new details about some of the most mysterious deposits on Mars: the Medusae Fossae Formation. It has provided the first direct ... |
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 Mars Express - 5000 orbits and countingNov 23, 2007
On 25 December 2003, Europe’s first Mars explorer arrived at the Red Planet. Almost four years later, Mars Express continues to rewrite the text books as its instruments send back a stream of images and other ... |
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 Return to Europa: A closer look is possibleDec 14, 2007
Jupiter’s moon Europa is just as far away as ever, but new research is bringing scientists closer to being able to explore its tantalizing ice-covered ocean and determine its potential for harboring life. |
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 Icy Promethei PlanumMar 12, 2008
Promethei Planum, an area seasonally covered with a more than 3500 m thick layer of ice in the martian south polar region, was the subject of the High Resolution Stereo Camera’s focus on 22 September 2005 ... |
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 Mars radar opens up a planet’s third dimensionApr 17, 2008
ESA’s Mars Express radar sounder, MARSIS, has looked beneath the martian surface and opened up the third dimension for planetary exploration. The technique’s success is prompting scientists to think of all ... |
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 Intense Testing Paved Phoenix Road to MarsMay 12, 2008
When NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander descends to the surface of the Red Planet on May 25, few will be watching as closely as the men and women who have spent years planning, analyzing and conducting tests to prepare ... |
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