NASA Spacecraft Successfully Lands on MarsMon, 26 May 2008 05:56:02 GMT NASA's Phoenix spacecraft has successfully landed near Mars' north pole for a 90-day digging mission. Mission control at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory celebrated after the Phoenix signaled back that it had survived Sunday's fiery entry. (May 25)
Mars Spacecraft Faces Riskiest Part of MissionSun, 25 May 2008 00:32:57 GMT NASA's Phoenix spacecraft is set to descend to the surface of Mars for 90-day mission to excavate soil and ice. NASA hopes the mission will illuminate whether the site could have supported microbial life. (May 24)