Phoenix lander has died

tw · 11-10-2008, 11:19 PM

The Phoenix Lander arrived on Mars in May. It has now been declared dead. Of course the numbers say why AND the numbers say why robots - not men - are the only serious way to study Mars. As the weather gets worse, the Phoenix Lander will be coated in Carbon Dioxide ice - temperatures of -250 to -300 degrees F.

Well, it might have lasted longer except that a sudden dust storm unexpectedly hit it when its batteries were severely discharged after performing an experiment.

When the ice melts next spring, scientists will take a long shot and listen for a miracle revival. Unlikely. Phoenix Lander demonstrates why a Man to Mars mission would be about as scientifically useful as the International Space Station.

Scientists will conduct an Irish wake for the Mars Phoenix Lander.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-10-2008, 11:23 PM

India has put a vehicle in moon orbit, too. China will be next. Everybody's catching up with Alice Kramden.

Pie · 11-11-2008, 09:32 AM

Phoenix was guest blogging over at Gizmodo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix Mars Lander

If you are reading this, then my mission is probably over.
This final entry is one that I asked be posted after my mission team announces they’ve lost contact with me. Today is that day and I must say good-bye, but I do it in triumph and not in grief.
As I’ve said before, there’s no other place I’d rather be than here. My mission lasted five months instead of three, and I’m content knowing that I worked hard and accomplished great things during that time. My work here is done, but I leave behind a legacy of images and data.

We'll miss you, Phoenix. Goodnight, and thanks.

footfootfoot · 11-11-2008, 09:36 AM

I still agree with "Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control."

lookout123 · 11-11-2008, 09:38 AM

I'm pretty sure this is tied to the Phoenix Lights. The gummint just won't admit to it.

wolf · 11-11-2008, 10:15 AM

The Phoenix Lander is dead because the Martians killed it, just like all the others. We're getting too close to their secrets.

tw · 11-11-2008, 03:15 PM

Anything painted red must be the home of evil. Didn't mama tell us to avoid anything with bright red lips? Also never get too close to her secrets.

lumberjim · 11-11-2008, 03:17 PM

how many siblings do you have, tw?

Griff · 11-11-2008, 03:36 PM

They report it as if being encased in dry ice is a "natural" death.

11-10-2008, 11:19 PM	#1
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	Phoenix lander has died The Phoenix Lander arrived on Mars in May. It has now been declared dead. Of course the numbers say why AND the numbers say why robots - not men - are the only serious way to study Mars. As the weather gets worse, the Phoenix Lander will be coated in Carbon Dioxide ice - temperatures of -250 to -300 degrees F. Well, it might have lasted longer except that a sudden dust storm unexpectedly hit it when its batteries were severely discharged after performing an experiment. When the ice melts next spring, scientists will take a long shot and listen for a miracle revival. Unlikely. Phoenix Lander demonstrates why a Man to Mars mission would be about as scientifically useful as the International Space Station. Scientists will conduct an Irish wake for the Mars Phoenix Lander.

11-10-2008, 11:23 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	India has put a vehicle in moon orbit, too. China will be next. Everybody's catching up with Alice Kramden. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 11-11-2008 at 10:29 AM. Reason: Chins? China damn it, China.

11-11-2008, 09:36 AM	#4
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I still agree with "Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control." __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-11-2008, 09:38 AM	#5
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	I'm pretty sure this is tied to the Phoenix Lights. The gummint just won't admit to it. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

11-11-2008, 10:15 AM	#6
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	The Phoenix Lander is dead because the Martians killed it, just like all the others. We're getting too close to their secrets. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-11-2008, 03:15 PM	#7
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	Anything painted red must be the home of evil. Didn't mama tell us to avoid anything with bright red lips? Also never get too close to her secrets.

11-11-2008, 03:17 PM	#8
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	how many siblings do you have, tw? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-11-2008, 03:36 PM	#9
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	They report it as if being encased in dry ice is a "natural" death. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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