NASA Spacecraft Analyzing Martian Soil Data

Courtesy NASA Breaking News  Sun, 08/03/2008 - 23:00

Scientists are analyzing results from soil samples delivered several weeks ago to science instruments on NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander to understand the landing site's soil chemistry and mineralogy


 

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