Phoenix lander in descent, shot by the Mars Orbiter

By at 7:04 pm Monday, May 26


See that thing in this image that looks like a Martian vehicle descending by parachute to the surface of Mars? That's the Phoenix lander, captured in mid-drop, still glowing from entry into the atmosphere, by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. How badass awesome is it to be a human? Super badass awesome. Link (via Making Light)

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