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Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft

Phoenix was a Lockheed Martin-built stationary Mars lander designed to sample Martian arctic soil and subsurface ice, characterize the local environment, and investigate habitability and climate history.

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PhoenixMars Phoenix Lander
Family Name
Phoenix Mars Lander
Full Name
Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft
Roles
interplanetary_probelander
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

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Description
Phoenix was a Lockheed Martin-built stationary Mars lander designed to sample Martian arctic soil and subsurface ice, characterize the local environment, and investigate habitability and climate history.
First Flight Year
2,007
Last Flight Year
2,007
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Operator
Spacecraft Specs
Launch Mass Kg
664
Reusability
expendable

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Creation Time
July 30, 2026 at 20:36:32 UTC
Updated Time
July 30, 2026 at 20:36:32 UTC

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