https://youtube/watch?v=W8bVOGN9jSg#t=107 While the landing was smooth, it didnt go perfectly according to plan, Stephan Ulamec, the Philae Lander Manager, said at a news briefing. The not so good news is that the anchoring harpoons did not fire so the lander is not anchored to the surface, Ulamec said. The ESA said its team is exploring its options for refiring Philaes harpoon rockets, which allow it to remain anchored to the low-gravity comet. What we know is that we touched down, Ulamec said. We had a very clear signal there and we also received data from the lander. ESA officials speculated that it was possible Philae landed in a soft sandbox-like area. However, the agency said it was not immediately clear what allowed the lander to remain on the comet. Some of the data also indicates the lander may have lifted off again and bounced, meaning Philae may have landed twice today on the comet. ** Philae Lifted twice? Whatever our lives might have been, if the time continuum was disrupted, our destinies have changed. --Spock
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:48:22 +0000
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