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http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29044139

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http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29036303

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-28690321
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http://www.space.com/topics/rosetta-spacecraft/
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/09/15/rosetta_boffins_set_target_comet_landing_mission/
 
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http://io9.com/rosetta-captures-thrilling-close-up-image-of-comet-fir-1642857017​
 
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http://www.gizmag.com/rosetta-philae-update-selfie-landing-site-confirmation/34430/​
 
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http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29937050


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http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29995540​
 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/11222693/The-Rosetta-spacecraft-mission-an-animated-journey-to-the-comet.html
 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/11223537/Rosetta-mission-setback-as-landing-probe-fails-to-respond-initially.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/11222612/Rosetta-comet-landing-live.html


Rosetta mission: Radio hook-up made to comet robot (BBC News)

http://www.bbc.com/news/live/science-environment-29985988


EDIT:
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http://sploid.gizmodo.com/comet-landing-live-coverage-all-systems-go-for-lander-1657715708/1657763116/+jesusdiaz
 
Via the Daily Telegraph's coverage:
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ORIGINAL CAPTION: The Philae probe, picture floating down to the comet


From the same source, an interesting PR exercise by the ESA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=H08tGjXNHO4
 
news:
Philia is ok and talking back to ground control in Darmstadt
 
Just watched the ESA website live broadcast, probably THE most tense space mission I have watched in many years, I hope that all goes well for Phillia.

Maybe a little premature, the Harpoons failed to fire into the comet. They will try again shortly.
 
Here's hoping!


In the meantime: https://www.google.ie/search?site=&q=Philae&oi=ddle&ct=philae-robotic-lander-lands-on-comet-67pchuryumovgerasimenko-5668009628663808-hp&hl=en

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/science/philae-google-doodle-marks-rosettas-4617416
 
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/11222612/Rosetta-comet-landing-Probe-lost-in-crater.html
 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/11230482/Rosetta-comet-landing-day-3-live.html

Looks like they're going to try to drill while they still sure of enough power.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/11230378/Rosetta-mission-what-can-they-do-to-save-Philae.html


'Time for risks' with comet lander (BBC News)
 
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http://www.space.com/27767-philae-comet-landing-nearly-failed-infographic.html

http://www.space.com/27769-philae-comet-landing-survival-luck.html
 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/11232913/Rosetta-missions-Philae-lander-may-communicate-again.html

EDIT: Earlier story; http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/11232439/Rosetta-probe-may-hold-clues-to-life-on-Earth...but-scientists-cannot-get-to-them.html
 
The last thing I heard on the radio overnight was that they had managed to get Philae upright after Wednesdays landing, but this is bad news. I wonder how long Philae can last in stand-by mode?
 
Good question.


http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/15/us-space-comet-idUSKCN0IZ0KN20141115
 
ESA hope that in THREE months, Philae get more sunlight if the comet is closer to sun
the chance that the battery and electronic survive until then is close to zero :(
 
Three months is a long time for Philae to remain in stand-by mode, though the mission has not been a complete disaster because of all the science that has been sent back to Earth from the comet's surface will mean that the scientists will be busy for many years to come.
 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/11234216/Rosetta-mission-Philae-finally-spotted-on-comet.html

Slightly misleading headline in that they went back through the data received from Rosetta during the landing attempt and were able to catch part of Philae's wild ride on imagery (but not yet it's final location).
 
FighterJock said:
Three months is a long time for Philae to remain in stand-by mode...
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The truly sad thing is... if it had an RTG, it could sit in the shade all day and it wouldn't matter. Heck, it might even work *better,* especially if it could conduct heat to the comet.

Score another anti-science victory for the anti-nuclear crowd.
 
Orionblamblam said:
..Score another anti-science victory for the anti-nuclear crowd.
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From what I've heard in an interview during the last week, the design of the Philae lander
was very weight restricted. Scientists would have wanted a lot more experiments to be
carried, but had to chose carefully. AFAIK, RTG are quite inefficient, probably meaning
heavy compared to power output. Maybe the choice of a conventional battery was triggered
by this point ?

What I found annoying was the tendency in the media (at least the German ones), to tell the
mission costs after each report of a failure or problem. To my opinion, clearly meaning "what
the heck are they throwing away all those money ?" !
Importance of science has considerbaly slackened in our society during the last decades, at least,
if there's adavantage recognisable in the short term. :mad:
 
Too true.


In other news: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-30097648
 
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https://medium.com/starts-with-a-bang/the-bittersweet-taste-of-philaes-limited-success-199c49a3a46
 
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20141209-how-comet-landing-really-unfolded
 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/space/11311481/Rosetta-images-show-soaring-1km-comet-cliff.html

http://sploid.gizmodo.com/new-incredible-photo-reveals-titanic-cliffs-in-rosettas-1674726148
 
Philae wakes up

After a good kip, Philae has woken up, had a scratch and called home.

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/jun/14/rosetta-mission-hibernating-philae-lander-spacecraft-wakes-up

Chris
 
CJGibson said:
After a good kip, Philae has woken up, had a scratch and called home.

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/jun/14/rosetta-mission-hibernating-philae-lander-spacecraft-wakes-up

Chris
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And maybe ESA has found the exact position of Philae

http://www.outerplaces.com/science/item/9070/esa-may-have-finally-found-long-lost-philae-lander

Deino
 
Deino said:
And maybe ESA has found the exact position of Philae

http://www.outerplaces.com/science/item/9070/esa-may-have-finally-found-long-lost-philae-lander

Deino
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Here's hoping! -SP
 
Still can't believe Philae got back in contact with mission control after 7 months waiting to see what happend. I had almost given up hope. Can't wait to see what information the scientists get from Philae over the comming months. P.S Anyone see last nights Sky At Night program about the mission?
 

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