Phoenix (aug 4, 2007 – may 25, 2008)
Description:
Landed near Mar’s north pole to study the water ice found close to the surface there. The arm of the robot dug trenches into the soil and delivered samples to sophisticated chemical analysis instruments. Mission ended when winter temperatures and cloud cover led to depletion of solar power.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 4, 2007
may 25, 2008
~ 9 months