Phoenix Rasps Frozen Layer, Collects Sample

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 14:35 in Astronomy & Space

(PhysOrg.com) -- A powered rasp on the back of the robotic arm scoop of NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander successfully drilled into the frozen soil and loosened material that was collected in the lander's scoop.

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