The Phoenix Mars Lander has near-perfect landing

[lewishachmeister1234]

why put it in a valley? isn't that kinda hindering the capabilities of the rover? put it out in the open and allow us to see absolutely everything it discovers.

[creamycurdy]

because i think they want to investigate the water

[badboy707sick]

wish we coould spend more money on this instead of war.

[joctee]

Thanks for nice video, facts and thoughts. :)

[jupitermind]

Why it only look for water and chemicals and not test for ACTUAL life already there?

Seems a big waste of time.

[freakybuzz]

Because that would be putting the cart before the horse.

The Viking probe did just that, and came up empty.

The new strategy is to look for elements that may support the development of life forms. There is no point looking for life if the elemental building blocks are not there.

[revjimbob]

Well done NASA. Great stuff.