http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7721032.stm
Yup, saw that on Slashdot a while ago. It's too bad, but the rover had a good run.
thats why it's a good idea that NASA is developing those nuclear powered rovers ;D
Phoenix wasn't a rover....the other 2 exploratory vehicles (Opportunity and Spirit) are still alive !
OK... I'll turn off pedant mode now ;)
Rgds
Chris
Not a gripe but @ $480 million the possibilities of freezing up should have been addressed a little more
http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/11/mars-phoenix-re.html
Its a easy fix really, red_planet could you go stand in the sun for a little while?
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-sci-rover24-2008sep24,0,5295964.story