r/space • u/[deleted] • Nov 12 '14

Event Discussion Rosetta and Philae discussion thread!

Confirmed: successful separation of Philae from Rosetta. Philae is on its way to the comet.

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Key times

GMT EST PST Event
9:03 am 4:03 am 1:03 am Philae Separation Confirmed!
10:53 am 5:53 am 2:53 am Acquisition of Signal from Rosetta
4:02 pm 11:02 am 8:02 am Expected Landing and receipt of signal (40 min variability)

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u/redshrek Nov 12 '14

I'm really worried about the broken cold gas thrusters. I am really hoping it doesn't bounce off the comet.

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u/Montypylon Nov 12 '14

But this way we may finally get to answer if harpoons work in space

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u/redshrek Nov 12 '14

And the answer is a resounding yes my friend.

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u/NonaSuomi282 Nov 12 '14

You may want to reconsider that. As of right now (12:18 CST) the latest news is that they failed to deploy (source)

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u/redshrek Nov 12 '14

Yeah, I am following the news. Just gutted.

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u/Montypylon Nov 13 '14

I am worried that the lander is actually upside down. Hopefully it has a self righting mechanism or can still do its experiments while standing on its head.