The Phoenix Has Landed!!!

[saavikam77]

I know I'm not the only one on my f-list that gets excited about space exploration, judging by the sheer number of sci-fi junkies, so I thought I'd share the news! Hubby and I have been watching the NASA coverage all afternoon/evening, and at 7:38 PM EST, the Phoenix Mars Lander touched down on the surface of Mars, after a *flawless* 9 month flight

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[saavikam77]

Awesomesauce!! :D They're already putting out the 3-D images, so I imagine we'll get an absolute wealth of fun images. XD

[arch_schatten]

Wow!! this is so cool, Saavi! thank you so much for sharing, I didn't know it was landing today! *runs around happily* That picture of the landscape is breathtaking. That's.. that's another freaking *planet*, man!

[saavikam77]

*grins* ^_^ Quite welcome, hon! I actually didn't know much about the mission until hubby mentioned it a few days ago. Watching the coverage of the landing was *awesome*, especially when they counted down the altitude as the Lander descended through the atmosphere. :D Very cool stuff.

And who could resist the urge to reach out and touch another planet!? O_O Hehe.. I'm a natural born explorer, I suppose. ^_^

[htbthomas]

That's awesome! I didn't even know there was a mission! *embarrassed*

[saavikam77]

Hehe!! That's okay, I didn't know until a few days ago. :p

[starsandsea]

Whee! :D

Ooooh, pretties!!!!! I can't wait to see colour pics... *bounces*

[saavikam77]

I know, right!? XD I think there are a few color pics up at the NASA website now. :D *bounces with you*

[venchue]

Ooooo...nifty! I didn't know there was a mission planned. Thanks for sharing the info girl. Hugz

[saavikam77]

Welcome!! ^_^ *hugs back*