Figure 27-8: R I V U X G
Digging in the Martian Surface This view from the Viking Lander 1 spacecraft shows the mechanical arm with its small scoop against the backdrop of the Martian terrain. The scoop was able to dig about 30 cm (12 in.) beneath the surface.
Digging in the Martian Surface This view from the Viking Lander 1 spacecraft shows the mechanical arm with its small scoop against the backdrop of the Martian terrain. The scoop was able to dig about 30 cm (12 in.) beneath the surface.
(NASA)