·· { Sunday, 25 May } ··

Phoenix Rises≡

In what will surely be the precursor to many fascinating discoveries — about life, the universe and everything — the The University of Arizona, JPL and Nasa co-operation has resulted in a successful landing of the “Phoenix” craft on the surface of Mars.

“May 25, 2008 NASA’s Phoenix spacecraft landed in the northern polar region of Mars today to begin three months of examining a site chosen for its likelihood of having frozen water within reach of the lander’s robotic arm.”