Auspicious orbit marks run-up to Phobos flyby

On 26 January, Mars Express completed its 7777th orbit around the Red Planet, an auspicious milestone as the satellite is readied for the closest-ever flyby of Phobos, scheduled for just a few weeks from now.

Link: http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Mars_Express/SEMDUGSJR4G_0.html

Time: 29. Jan. 2010

Feed: ESA Top News

Topics: auspicious, flyby, orbit, phobos