Mars Climate Observer - almost ready to go

Posted by jburk to Mars Polar Lander at December 11, 1998 12:00 PM

Last minute checks are being made to the latest spacecraft to be sent to Mars. Launch could take place within 24 hours. The departure of the Mars Climate Observer, will mark the start of a month during which two important spacecraft will be sent towards the red planet. One to orbit the planet, the other to land on it.