A space history mystery: What happened to the Viking arm used 50 years ago?
Summary
Ars Technica recounts the 50-year mystery surrounding the Viking surface sampler arm used during the National Air and Space Museum's 1976 opening. The piece traces how NASA may have moved or displayed Viking hardware, notes that the arm on display might be a test article, and highlights other Viking arms located in museums. It discusses provenance challenges and potential future commemoration.