Glitch delays second day of mission to Mars

Plans for the Phoenix Mars Lander's second day of activities on Mars have been delayed, Nasa officials said today.

Glitch delays second day of mission to Mars
Tue, 27 May, 2008 - 21:57

Plans for the Phoenix Mars Lander's second day of activities on Mars have been delayed, Nasa officials said today.

A problem in relaying communications from one of two Mars orbiters relaying commands from Earth has caused the delay.

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