NASA's Mars InSight probe pierces planet's atmosphere to begin descent
The NASA Mars science probe InSight streaked into the planet's thin atmosphere on Monday and began its descent to the surface in a make-or-break landing attempt that was expected to end in a touchdown within seven minutes, mission controllers said. [Source]
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