NASA's InSight sends signals to Earth after landing on Mars, deploys solar arrays
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- NASA's InSight spacecraft has sent signals to Earth after its successful landing on Mars, indicating that its solar panels are open and collecting sunlight on the Martian surface.
NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter relayed the signals as well as images showing InSight's landing site, according to a release of NASA on Tuesday.
The solar array deployment ensures the spacecraft can recharge its batteries each day.