Mars Failure Boosts Lander's Chance of Success

Posted by jburk to Mars Polar Lander at November 30, 1999 12:00 PM

Following the loss of the Mars Climate Orbiter on September 23, the Mars Polar Lander team completely re-examined the project in an effort to increase the likelihood of its success. Yet despite the double-checking, project officials are still bracing themselves for heart-stopping moments as the lander hurdles toward the martian terrain.