If you had worked non-stop for five months, you'd be ready for sleep, too. Well, NASA's Mars Phoenix Lander is pooped, and ready to be tucked in for the harsh Martian winter. The little robot ship has toiled away near the north pole of Mars, making big news when it discovered water ice.
But, all things must end, and with the brutally cold winter months closing in, NASA is beginning the process of shutting things down. It's a fascinating story, and here's a link to the Discover Magazine site that will tell you all about it.
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