NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Challenges of Getting to Mars: Cruise Phase

The word "cruise" implies that this is an easy phase of the mission, however nothing could be further from the truth.

The Challenges of Getting to Mars: Countdown to Launch

On Saturday August 4, the Mars Phoenix spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Phoenix: Blinded With Science

Phoenix Headed for Mars

A beautiful early morning launch lofts the Mars Phoenix Lander on its journey to the red planet.

Mission to Mars

Phoenix and Delta II Prepared for Liftoff

See how rocket and spacecraft come together for launch

Video: Looking for Life in All the Right Places

Find out how NASA scientists are gathering exciting clues that will help them pick the best spots to search for possible signs of life beyond Earth.

Phoenix Mars Lander: Hunting for Habitats

Literally going where no spacecraft has gone before, NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander will visit the north polar region of Mars.

Phoenix Animation