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NASA’s Phoenix Lander on Wednesday began shutting down equipment in a bid to survive a little longer on Mars. The probe, which has surpassed its expected lifespan by two months, is trying to keep crucial batteries and cameras warm. Temperatures have dropped as low as minus 139 degrees Fahrenheit, forcing the craft’s heaters to work harder. The sun is weakening as autumn approaches.
“We could lose Phoenix today or in the next several weeks,” said NASA’s Veronica Mc Gregor. Bloomberg News
