No Signal From Mars Lander, but European Officials Declare Mission a Success The lack of a signal most likely means the planned “soft landing” failed, but the orbiter continues to gather and transmit data. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:U.S. to Issue New Sanctions Against Russia Over Spy PoisoningVenezuela Seeks Arrest of Opposition Leader in Drone EpisodeJoseph Kabila, Congo Strongman, Will Step Down After 17 Years in PowerAn Acclaimed Photographer in Bangladesh Says He Was TorturedAlan Rabinowitz, Conservationist of Wild Cats, Dies at 64Richard Jarecki, Doctor Who Conquered Roulette, Dies at 86