Phoenix Rasps Frozen Layer, Collects Sample

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This image taken by NASAs Phoenix Mars Landers Surface Stereo Imager on Sol 50 or the 50th day of the mission July 15 2008 shows two holes at the top created by the landers Robotic Arms motorized rasp tool. Image: NASA
This image, taken by NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander's Surface Stereo Imager on Sol 50, or the 50th day of the mission, July 15, 2008, shows two holes at the top created by the lander's Robotic Arm's motorized rasp tool. Image: NASA
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A powered rasp on the back of the robotic arm scoop of NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander successfully drilled into the frozen soil and loosened material that was collected in the lander's scoop.


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