How likely is it that Phoenix will "reawaken" in the Martian spring?

With the known storms that occur in Mars and the extreme temperatures , how the settlement will protect itself?

Can you explain more about the frozen carbon dioxide snow clouds founded in Mars?

Earth's atmosphere is warming due to the presence of excess CO2 trapping solar heat. Mars' atmosphere is mostly composed of CO2. Why is Mars so cold then?

Mars landscape pics seems to show it's lot more flat than available hills, valleys and mountains. If so then eventually the climate is very hostile for equipment. What are thoughts for bigger steps after the first rovers?