Phoenix Weathers Weekend Dust Storm
The Phoenix Lander over the weekend successfully weathered a regional dust storm that temporarily lowered its solar power, and the team is back investigating the Red Planet's northern plains.What is the redOrbit Knowledge Network?
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October 15, 2008 at 13:00 CDT
October 15, 2008 at 13:00 CDT
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Phoenix Weathers Dust Storm.
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