Update on Mars Probe Status

Robert Owen (rowen@technologist.com)
Sat, 04 Dec 1999 14:42:41 -0500

he latest news from Astronomy Now and Spaceflight Now:

FATE OF MARS PROBES UNCERTAIN



There has been no contact with NASA's Mars Polar Lander or the twin Deep Space Two probes, since craft were due to arrive at the Red Planet on Friday. NASA scientists and controllers are anxiously awaiting fresh communications opportunities. Get the very latest on the mission from our Mission Status Center.

FULL STORY: http://www.astronomynow.com/mars/mpl/status/



Robert M. Owen
Director
The Orion Institute
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Brevard, NC 28712-3659 USA