Analysis: Beagle 2 lander expected to arrive on Mars Christmas Day while the mother craft goes into orbit

From: Morning Edition (NPR) | Date: December 19, 2003| Author: BOB EDWARDS | Copyright information


NPR Morning Edition

12-19-2003

Analysis: Beagle 2 lander expected to arrive on Mars Christmas Day while the mother craft goes into orbit

Host: BOB EDWARDS
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon

BOB EDWARDS, host:

A small, spinning saucer is on its way to the surface of Mars. This morning, the Beagle 2 lander separated from the Mars Express spacecraft after a 250 million mile journey. If all goes well, Beagle 2 should arrive on Mars Christmas Day whi...

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