Phoenix Mars Lander: Radar and Other Gear Pass Checkouts

User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 4 vote(s)

Artist concept of Phoenix Mars Lander in space. Image credit: NASA/JPL.

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.

Full story »

All News summaries from Space & Earth science news
All News summaries for September 05, 2007

Wolverine advocates give notice of intent to sue

3 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet

(AP) -- Nine environmental groups said Tuesday they plan to sue the federal government if wolverines aren't granted protection under the Endangered Species Act within 60 days.

Polar bear harassment by oil companies challenged

3 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet

(AP) -- Two conservation groups filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging the Bush administration's decision to let oil companies unintentionally harass or harm polar bears and walruses off the northwestern ...

Developing economies don't back G-8 climate goal

3 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet

(AP) -- A joint gathering of major developed and developing nations on Wednesday agreed that climate change was "one of the great global challenges of our time" and pledged to back a United Nations effort ...

Satellite view of cloud tops might warn of storms brewing

Jul 08, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet

For three years a new way to use data collected by NOAA weather satellites has been giving North Alabama short-term warnings of "pop-up" thunderstorms.

Station Crew Prepares for Thursday Spacewalk

Jul 08, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet

The Expedition 17 crew of the International Space Station worked Tuesday towards completing preparations for a pair of spacewalks. They donned their spacesuits for a dry run and inspected hatch seals.

PhysOrg Forum Goto Archive

Video

Editorials Goto Archive

Free Magazines Goto Archive

Newsletter

News Archive