NASA's Phoenix Mars lander damaged, down for count

NASA’s Phoenix Mars lander, subjected to extreme low temperatures and crippling ice buildups it was never designed to endure, apparently suffered severe damage during the Martian winter that ended any chance of additional science operations, officials said Monday.

Designed to operate for just three months, Phoenix exceeded expectations, beaming back a steady stream of scientific data [...]

North Dakota University at center of unmanned aircraft industry

From Minnesota Public Radio:

Hundreds of people are in Grand Forks this week talking about the future of unmanned aircraft. The rapidly growing industry could mean big economic development opportunities for the region.

Aerospace giant Northrup Grumman opens a new office in Grand Forks Friday, and local officials say that could be just the start of a [...]