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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Science R.I.P. Phoenix Lander

Posted by on Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 1:44 PM

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Has anyone else been following the tragic death of NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander via its Twitter feed?

It's bizarrely affecting.


Not sure how soon arm will freeze after 1st heater is turned off. Depends on the weather. But saving that power (250 watt hrs/sol) is good.


I should stay well-preserved in this cold. I'll be humankind's monument here for centuries, eons, until future explorers come for me ;-)


Many questions about next Martian summer and will I wake up? It is beyond expectations. But if it happens you'll be among the 1st to know.


In case we don't get this chance again, thank you all so much for the questions, comments & good wishes over the mission. It's been awesome

 

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1
Poor little guy!
Posted by Giffy on October 30, 2008 at 1:58 PM
2
Another brave veteran killed by the actions of Bush/McSame. We salute you!
Posted by Will in Seattle on October 30, 2008 at 2:02 PM
3
We'll miss you Phoenix. You were a worthy little robotic adventurer.
Posted by Justin on October 30, 2008 at 2:12 PM
4
Awww. I've been following the other lander's feed. That's sad.
Posted by wench on October 30, 2008 at 2:14 PM
5
Have they informed Mrs. Rover yet? She and their lil' toasters must be distraught.
Posted by Wall-E on October 30, 2008 at 2:15 PM
6
Daisy... Daisy... give me your answer... do...
Posted by kid icarus on October 30, 2008 at 2:18 PM
7
@6 You beat me to it.
Posted by Asa on October 30, 2008 at 2:26 PM
8
Has anyone seen Silent Running? If you are moved by Phonix, Silent Running will make you cry.
Posted by elswinger on October 30, 2008 at 2:27 PM
9
Argh. Twitter's been flaking out all day - I just finally got a couple messages from the lander. That's the one I've been following.
Posted by wench on October 30, 2008 at 2:32 PM
10
It has been sad watching Phoenix prepare to die. I'll take solace in its two long-suffering brethren: http://twitter.com/MarsRovers
Posted by ben on October 30, 2008 at 2:43 PM
11
@8 Hell, I cried when Hal shut down.
Posted by cascadian on October 30, 2008 at 3:06 PM
12
Planet earth is blue, and there's nothing I can doooo
Posted by ams on October 30, 2008 at 3:30 PM
13
Oh come on, it lasted almost twice as long as its design mission. There's nothing tragic about it.
Posted by Big Sven on October 30, 2008 at 3:54 PM
14
What happened to the little guy?
Posted by Greg on October 30, 2008 at 4:19 PM
15
@13 - you take that back!
Posted by Will in Seattle on October 30, 2008 at 6:11 PM
16
@15 how about you just STFU you moron.
Posted by you fucking douche on October 30, 2008 at 11:00 PM
17
WiS@15: Spirit and Opportunity are the real shit! yfd@16: Thorazine. And Lithium.
Posted by Big Sven on October 30, 2008 at 11:07 PM
18
@2, fuck you liberal whore fag dick
Posted by A Guy With Common Sense on October 31, 2008 at 8:59 AM
19
my favorite is "Space exploration FTW!"
Posted by julia on October 31, 2008 at 11:31 AM
20
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21
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Posted by zhcm dcpgx on November 2, 2008 at 6:09 PM

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