NASA's Phoenix Spacecraft Reports Good Health After Mars Landing [Sends First Pictures]

NASA ^ | 05.25.08

[rarestia]

It's not luck; we are just that DAMN good.

There, fixed it.

[Ole Okie]

I halfway expected Phoenix’ fist photo to include a one rover welcoming committee.

More importantly, did they land near the flags left by the Apollo types?

(Tip of the hat to one of the lame brained female congressional types.)

[Oatka]

Thanks for the spectacular photos.

Funny thing is, I have the same view when looking out into my backyard in Arizona.

And, instead of hoping to see tire tracks or earth-type debris, I was hoping there would be a bare footprint or two.

[alrea]

pristine wilderness that shouldn’t be spoiled by oil exploration

perhaps a planet in the advanced stages of global warming

[SkyPilot]

We spent a few Billion dollars, and took pictures of the same dust and rocks that the Viking landers took back in 1976!!

2008

1976

Hint to NASA - there is no life on Mars.

[InABunkerUnderSF]

Hint to NASA - there {probably} is no life {at two locations} {today} on {the surface of} Mars.

There, fixed it.

[Dimez Apart]

Not yet, we still have to build at least an out post before the first walmart goes up. U S A $#&*s!!

[SkyPilot]

there {probably} is no life {at two locations} {today} on {the surface of} Mars.

LOL!

Let me know when they find life {6" under the surface} around the corner {tomorrow}.

P.S. you won't be pinging me with the news of life discovered there - ever.

[MartinStyles]

This is unreal. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter actually caught a picture of it descending.

[gitmo]

68 degrees north latitude, 234 degrees east longitude.

Why does east longitude go beyond 180 degrees?

Global warming. Solar System Warming.

[tlj18]

Ah, but don’t you see that glint off in the distance?

[tlj18]

Yes, I saw that picture during the briefing that ended a little while ago. It is absolutely astounding. I was floored when the guy was explaining it.

Just. Wow.

It certainly says something about our country, that not only can we conduct combat operations across our planet, but also - simultaneously - conduct surface operations with multiple vehicles on another planet. No other country has ever come close.

[Aristotelian]

Let me see. I get an advanced science/engineering degree. I get a job at NASA. I dream up neat things to do in space. I get taxpayers to fund my project. I carry out the mission. Then I do it all over again.

Clearly, I missed my calling.

[shield]

I totally agree...NO LIFE ON MARS...the FReeper moonbats seem to lose it when such statements are made.

[saganite]

I believe it’s a virtual certainty.