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Mission News
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Spiky Probe on NASA Mars Lander Raises Vapor Quandary
A fork-like conductivity probe has sensed humidity rising and falling beside Phoenix, but when stuck into the ground, its measurements so far indicate soil that is thoroughly and perplexingly dry.
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Analysis Begins on Deepest Soil Sample
Scientists have begun to analyze a sample of soil delivered to NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander's wet chemistry experiment from the deepest trench dug so far in the Martian arctic plains.
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NASA Phoenix Mission Conducting Extended Activities on Mars
NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander, having completed its 90-day primary mission, is continuing its science collection activities.
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NASA Mars Lander Digs Deeper As Third Month Nears End
The next sample of Martian soil being grabbed for analysis is coming from a trench about three times deeper than any other trench NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has dug.
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Mid-Depth Soil Collected for Lab Test on NASA's Mars Lander
Phoenix has scooped up a soil sample from an intermediate depth between the ground surface and a subsurface icy layer.
Mission Features
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Intense Testing Paved Phoenix Road to Mars
05.09.08 - When NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander descends to the surface of the Red Planet on May 25, few will be watching as closely as those who have spent years planning, analyzing and conducting tests to prepare for the dramatic and nerve-wracking event.
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Helping Phoenix Land
08.03.07 - One of the many critical aspects of the Phoenix mission will be getting the spacecraft safely through Mars' atmosphere and down to the surface.
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Phoenix Readied for Mars Arctic Expedition
06.29.07 - Lander will dig for clues to more red planet mysteries.