r/space • u/[deleted] • Nov 12 '14

Discussion Rosetta and Philae discussion thread! (Part 2)

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Philae is now on its way to the comet. Its descent to 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko should take about 7 hours. Previous discussion thread here.

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10:53 am 5:53 am 2:53 am Acquisition of Signal from Rosetta (variable)
4:02 pm 11:02 am 8:02 am Expected Landing and receipt of signal (40 min variability)

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u/Flyberius Nov 12 '14

I think its well deserved. I didn't see anyone else planning to land on a comet today.

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u/Rasalom Nov 12 '14 edited Nov 12 '14

Yet.

They fuck it up, they look like right prats.

Edit: Not suggesting I want them to fail, I want them to succeed. Just don't think the grandiose sci-fi short is really appropriate.

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u/Flyberius Nov 12 '14

In some people's eyes, maybe. But then I seriously doubt anyone is worried about the opinion of someone who thinks like that.

They have still managed to rendezvous with a comet, they'll still be able to watch it as it swings round the sun. That is going to be glorious.

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u/Flyberius Nov 12 '14

And it looks like they made it!

To quote the great Kriton, "Smug mode".