The third trajectory correction maneuver (TCM) for NASA's Mars Polar Lander spacecraft

The third trajectory correction maneuver (TCM) for NASA's Mars Polar Lander spacecraft has been postponed until Oct. 30 to give program officials additional time to scrub operational processes and procedures thoroughly. The TCM had been scheduled for Oct. 20, about one month after the Mars Climate...

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