Phoenix Mars Lander ready to flex its robotic arm

Friday, May 30, 2008 - 03:42 in Astronomy & Space

(AP) -- The Phoenix lander is getting ready to flex its muscles on Mars. The spacecraft successfully freed its 8-foot robotic arm from the restraints that kept it folded up and protected from vibrations during the launch and landing, scientists said Thursday. Preparations are now under way to partially flex the arm.

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