PIA09943: Powered Landing of Phoenix (Artist Concept)
Powered Landing of Phoenix (Artist Concept)
Mission: Phoenix
Spacecraft: Phoenix Lander
Product Size: 5200 x 4800 pixels (width x height)
Produced By: University of Arizona
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Original Caption Released with Image:

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander a moment before its 2008 touchdown on the arctic plains of Mars. Pulsed rocket engines control the spacecraft's speed during the final seconds of descent.

Image Credit:
NASA/JPL-Calech/University of Arizona

Image Addition Date:
2007-07-30