It looked like a good launch, but the spacecraft may be lost: http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2011/11/live-zenit-2launch-fobos-grunt-sample-return-mission-to-phobos/
Origin of the Great Galactic Ghoul: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploration_of_Mars#Mars_Curse Meanwhile, the Mars Science Laboratory's scheduled to be launched later this month. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb