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Phoenix Mars Lander

Phoenix launched for NASA on August 4, 2007, landed in the Martian north polar region on May 25, 2008, and returned surface and subsurface measurements until communications ceased in November 2008.

Identity

Aliases
PhoenixPhoenix spacecraft
Name
Phoenix Mars Lander
Status
lost

Details

Description
Phoenix launched for NASA on August 4, 2007, landed in the Martian north polar region on May 25, 2008, and returned surface and subsurface measurements until communications ceased in November 2008.
First Flight Date
2007-08-04
Manufacturer
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 30, 2026 at 20:36:50 UTC
Updated Time
July 30, 2026 at 20:36:50 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2008-11-02
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Vehicle Code
PHOENIX