NASA Tests Martian Drilling Procedures

The Phoenix lander mission to the Red Planet arrived in the northern regions of Mars in 2008, and immediately started conducting its studies, which were aimed at discovering water-ice beneath the surface. It didn't take long for it to discover the stuff, as, during landing, its “fe... [ read more >> ]

Artist's rendition of the Phoenix Mars Lander, in the northern regions of the Red Planet

Image comment: Artist's rendition of the Phoenix Mars Lander, in the northern regions of the Red Planet
Image credits: NASA / JPL

Artist's rendition of the Phoenix Mars Lander, in the northern regions of the Red Planet