The harpoons didn't fire, apparently, so they are saying that they don't have absolute confirmation that they are on the surface. Waiting for images. Also the upward-pointing engine that is supposed to keep the lander on the surface isn't working. Only the microgravity of the comet is holding the lander in place. On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 9:50 AM, Jamie Bradley <astro@jamiebradley.com> wrote:
It's landed. Well done ESA Rosetta and Philae Teams
-----Original Message----- From: Utah-Astronomy [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Wiggins Patrick Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 10:09 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] European Spacecraft Set to Harpoon a Comet Tomorrow
European Spacecraft Set to Harpoon a Comet Tomorrow
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?feature=4373
patrick
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