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I didnt realize the Phoenix was the first lander since Viking not to use air bags for landing.
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It used up-thrusting propulsion jets to offset Martian terminal velocity.
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txhurl
(Hirari, Owari ne" ("It's Over for Hillary, Isn't it?"))
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