Mars Lander Team Prepares for "Seven Minutes of Terror"
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 15:21
in Astronomy & Space
Two weeks before the Mars Phoenix Lander is slated to touch down, scientists say they are ready for the critical descent phase that could make or break the mission.
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