Phoenix Mars Lander.

MeteorWayne · May 25, 2008

If all went well, Phoenix is on the surface.We'll find out in 15 minutes... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

3488 · May 25, 2008

In real time, Phoenix should have landed. Landing Countdown.Day: 0 Hour: 0 Minutes: 14 Seconds: 30Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

moonmadness · May 25, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Yes, in Earth time. But in Mars it's already happened. 15 min delay due to distance.  Posted by spin0</DIV> yep its already touchdown and should be venting helium. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I'm not a rocket scientist, but I do play one on the TV in my mind. </div>

vdogg · May 25, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Yes, in Earth time. But in Mars it's already happened. 15 min delay due to distance.  Posted by spin0</DIV> Right you are. I stand corrected. Lets all hope for the best, I'm starting to get nervous. edit: Cruise stage separation confirmed! This is it!

3488 · May 25, 2008

Cruise Stage has separated & Phoenix continues to perform well. Is now on a ballistic trajectory towards the surface. Odyssey relaying data.Landing Countdown.Day: 0 Hour: 0 Minutes: 11 Seconds: 30Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

derekmcd · May 25, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> Right you are. I stand corrected. Lets all hope for the best, I'm starting to get nervous. edit: Cruise stage separation confirmed! This is it!  Posted by vdogg</DIV>Cheer and applause are always a good sign...   <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div> </div> <div>"If something's hard to do, then it's not worth doing." - Homer Simpson</div> </div>

spin0 · May 25, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> Right you are. I stand corrected. Lets all hope for the best, I'm starting to get nervous. edit: Cruise stage separation confirmed! This is it!  Posted by vdogg</DIV>We all are! <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

derekmcd · May 25, 2008

How cool is that we have two other craft in orbit around mars that can record and transmit info back to us in real time as this happens. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div> </div> <div>"If something's hard to do, then it's not worth doing." - Homer Simpson</div> </div>

3488 · May 25, 2008

Atmospheric entry confirmed.Landing Countdown.Day: 0 Hour: 0 Minutes: 5 Seconds: 45Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

fractionofadot · May 25, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>How cool is that we have two other craft in orbit around mars that can record and transmit info back to us in real time as this happens. Posted by derekmcd</DIV>It's incredible and let's hope this is just the start  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

Philotas · May 25, 2008

http://www.tv2.no/nyhetene/utenriks/article1935976.ece Alternative view of the control room. <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif" border="0" alt="Tongue out" title="Tongue out" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

3488 · May 25, 2008

Odyssey still has good signal, 150 seconds past atmospheric entry. Signal dropping (as expected) but remains good.Peak heating past.Landing Countdown.Day: 0 Hour: 0 Minutes: 3 Seconds: 45Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

derekmcd · May 25, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>It's incredible and let's hope this is just the start  Posted by fractionofadot</DIV> How's the heart rate, Andrew?  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div> </div> <div>"If something's hard to do, then it's not worth doing." - Homer Simpson</div> </div>

Philotas · May 25, 2008

one minute... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

3488 · May 25, 2008

Thrusters are on.Touchdown Phoenix has landed successfully, Im am crying my eyes out, Im sorry guys for being a right woos Landing Countdown. Day: 0 Hour: 0 Minutes: 0 Seconds: 0Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

moonmadness · May 25, 2008

<div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I'm not a rocket scientist, but I do play one on the TV in my mind. </div>

MeteorWayne · May 25, 2008

Ok.......... Phoenix confirmed 2km TOUCHDOWN SIGNAL DETECTED /> HELIUM VENT!! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

fractionofadot · May 25, 2008

LANDED!  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

derekmcd · May 25, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Not good Derek, I'm terrified, to be truthful & feel sick. Parachute has deployed & heat shield has seperated.Landing Countdown.Day: 0Hour: 0Minutes: 1Seconds: 15Andrew Brown. Posted by 3488</DIV>Awesome!!!  you can relax now

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Philotas · May 25, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Ok..........Phoenix confirmed 2kmTOUCHDOWN SIGNAL DETECTED />HELIUM VENT!! Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV> <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

hal9891 · May 25, 2008

Awesome!!!<img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cool.gif" border="0" alt="Cool" title="Cool" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div style="text-align:center">"I predict that within 100 years computers will be twice as powerful, 10000 times larger, and so expensive that only the five richest kings of Europe will own them" </div> </div>

Smersh · May 25, 2008

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earth_bound_misfit · May 25, 2008

Awesome! NASA is getting real good at this stuff

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schmack · May 25, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> Posted by thor06</DIV> Such a surreal and amazing thing to feel a part of while i'm at work on a monday morning. A memory for life, i feel. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Assumption is the mother of all stuff ups Gimme some Schmack Schmack! </div>

hal9891 · May 25, 2008

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