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Space/Science » in reply to re: Could the Phoenix spacecraft carry out a 'bonus' experiment/activity?

vented nitrogen and ullage

Good answer, sorry to hear it. I've wondered about the liftoff option myself.

The solar panels would actually provide better stability, just from moments.

But with pressurant gas, hydrazine doesn't flow -- unless there's some ullage in the nearly-empty tanks themselves. Will they be vented too? And if so, what's the chance of hydrazine contamination near the landing site?

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