Orbiter captures Phoenix probe's descent to Mars

Monday, May 26, 2008 - 20:21 in Astronomy & Space

PASADENA, California (Reuters) - A sharp-eyed Mars orbiter snapped an image of sister probe Phoenix descending through Martian skies toward a polar landing site to search for water and assess conditions for life, mission managers said on Monday.

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