Phoenix Landed on Mars in 2008

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May 252024
 

Artist’s Conception of Phoenix on Surface of Mars

Phoenix landed on Mars in 2008. It was launched August 4, 2007. The spacecraft landed on a polar region of Mars and conducted tests on water and surface chemistry until November 2, 2008. Then the Martian winter set in, and the fragile equipment could no longer send data.  Children could learn more at: Phoenix.

Phoenix Was Launched by NASA in 2007

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Aug 042024
 
Artist's Conception of Phoenix on Surface of Mars

Artist’s Conception of Phoenix on Surface of Mars

Phoenix was launched by NASA in 2007. The spacecraft landed on a polar region of Mars on May 25, 2008, and conducted tests on water and surface chemistry until November 2, 2008. Then the Martian winter set in, and the fragile equipment could no longer send data.  Children could learn more at: Phoenix.