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The Phoenix spacecraft will land on Mars in a few more hours but will it be successful? I personally hope so mainly because it’s another science vessel on Mars that will help us learn more about the red planet and possibly even find signs of life on it.

Here’s a depiction of the Phoenix landing on Mars

As you can see on the photo, Phoenix will use thrusters to slow its descent. Spirit and Opportunity (two other science vessels on Mars), made their landing using air bags which I personally think is much better and safer. Slowing a descent using thrusters can be tricky but I’m sure the guys at NASA know what they’re doing.

Here are a few links about the Phoenix landing…

• Phoenix Spacecraft Set for Risky Mars Landing Today
• For Mars lander, a trial by fire
• Phoenix Lander Arrives at Mars

Update: The Phoenix lander made it successfully to Mars. Cool! Read more here.

Good Luck Phoenix!!!

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