Phoenix results (American Scientist, Jan-feb 2010), A description and summary of Phoenix results Options

[vikingmars]

I just found in Paris this morning the latest issue (January - February 2010) of the American Scientist magazine featuring the Phoenix Mission in a paper : "Phoenix on Mars" (pp 40 to 47).
A good summary and description of the Phoenix mission experiments and results on Mars.
Enjoy !

[sgendreau]

I just found in Paris this morning the latest issue (January - February 2010) of the American Scientist magazine featuring the Phoenix Mission in a paper : "Phoenix on Mars" (pp 40 to 47).

For us nonmembers, a summary would be very much appreciated. Sorry to have to ask.

[vikingmars]

For us nonmembers, a summary would be very much appreciated. Sorry to have to ask.

Here you are :
"Although several missions to Mars over the last decade have suffered from failures and cutbacks, the most recent Mars lander, Phoenix, has made great strides in studying water on the red planet. Phoenix landed safely in Mars’ northern polar region in May 2008. Using an onboard robotic arm to gather samples, and various instruments for on-site analysis, the lander has definite evidence of frozen water in Martian soil. The lander has also studied soil chemistry, soil erosion patterns, dust devils and nighttime cloud formation, giving great insight into the complete water cycle on"

[elakdawalla]

I skimmed the article quickly and didn't notice anything that would be a surprise to regular readers of this forum -- if I have time this weekend I'll go back and do a more thorough reading.