Auspicious orbit marks run-up to Phobos flyby
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 06:21
in Astronomy & Space
On 26 January, Mars Express completed its 7777th orbit around the Red Planet, an auspicious milestone as the satellite is readied for the closest-ever flyby of Phobos, scheduled for just a few weeks from now.
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