Auspicious orbit marks run-up to Phobos flyby
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 13:07
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- 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.