It was sent to go and explore Mars in the hope of finding extra Terrestrial Life
Also see the Related Link 'NASA - Phoenix Mission Overview.'
Mars
the phoenix lander found ice water on the planet
The Phoenix Lander is not designed for return.
The Phoenix Mars lander is on the ground now! Use the link to the JPL/NASA posting on this mission. It is updated frequently.
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The Mars lander Phoenix is named after the mythological bird of the same name, which dies in a fire and is reborn from the ashes of that fire.
The ''Mars Lander''
By parachute. See related link for a photo.
The Phoenix lander landed on Mars in May, 2008. It isn't really a rover. It is a lander, doesn't move around like the Mars Exploration Rovers - Spirit and Opportunity.
It cost $457 million dollars :)
The Mars lander Phoenix is named after the mythological bird of the same name, which dies in a fire and is reborn from the ashes of that fire.