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SolarLiner
It's necessary, TARS.
"And here we have Landing Control… waiting… for the lander… to land"
Yep, soo fascinating
Yep, soo fascinating
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"And here we have Landing Control… waiting… for the lander… to land"
Yep, soo fascinating
If you have been waiting for this since 2005 it is very fascinating.
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I've been waiting for this for a year or two and that's plenty. Imagine the scientists and engineers who've worked on the spacecraft for the past 20 years.
There is less than 30 minutes until the signal indicating a landing returns, and Philae is 28.5 light minutes away. So the lander should've touched down by now.
I'm using this broadcast: http://new.livestream.com/esa/cometlanding
There is less than 30 minutes until the signal indicating a landing returns, and Philae is 28.5 light minutes away. So the lander should've touched down by now.
I'm using this broadcast: http://new.livestream.com/esa/cometlanding
SolarLiner
It's necessary, TARS.
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WHat is taking them so long! They said 8 minutes, I've been here for 15 minutes! It seems like something failed!
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That was probably 8 minutes until landing. Wait another 28.5 minutes to get the signal.
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Aaaand my orbital mechanics prof is on the Italian broadcast.
SolarLiner
It's necessary, TARS.
Philae ETA is uncertain IIRC
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I'm guessing low bandwidth.
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The times I use are for a nominal touchdown, so there is uncertainty.
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Interesting fact is that (maybe, hopeful) Philae is landed on the comet, but that we need to wait around a half hour for the answer on that question.
Go Philae, you can do this after years of waiting!
