Phoenix Mars Lander Shuteye.

[barkis]

I hope this fellow will survive the murderous Martian Winter temperatures. I have my doubts.

Ron.

http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=29639

[Trevor]

That was inevitable unfortunately it’s pretty cold on Mars

On a happier note I hear that Hubble is back up and running

[barkis]

Well that's good news on Hubble Trevor. I wonder if the repair mission will be re scheduled again. Last I heard, was a delay until May 2009 in view of the computer glitches. They have to make a complete assessment I suppose, before sending a Shuttle up. Can't afford to go unprepared for everything. Understandably of course.

Ron.

[lunator]

Ron

The Rovers have proved very resilient so far so hopefully that can continue.

Cheers

Ian

[barkis]

I think it is more to do with the amount of sunlight the Solar Cells are being deprived of Ian. Being at such a high Northern latitude, there is not as much sunlight for the heaters. I know the Rovers suffered badly but survived, but they were able to park them on a favourable position to receive maximum sunlight during the winter months.

:laughing2: I hope I have got this right, or I will feel a right pillock. :oops:

Ron.

[dave1978]

News on sky are reporting that the Phoenix lander has lost contact and are ending its mission!

[barkis]

:crybaby: :crybaby: