NASA’s Phoenix lander in 2008 will benefit by high-resolution imagery taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Shown here is Phoenix using its thrusters to slow down and navigate itself to a safe and sound landing on Mars. Image Courtesy: University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory

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