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Phoenix
Touching the Martian North Pole.
Mission Overview
Phoenix landed in the Martian arctic and used its robotic arm to dig into the soil, revealing bright white patches of water ice just beneath the surface.
Learning from History
"It was the first time "real" Martian water was touched and tasted (scientifically) by a robot."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Lander |
| Destination | Mars |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Delta II |