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Philae spacecraft lands on comet
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The harpoons and thruster that should have secured it to the comet both failed, so it is relying on its weight to hold it down; this is about 15 grams, if my calculations are correct ( on the 'head' of the 'duck' it might be even less).

It will be really tricky to take any samples if it isn't anchored, and it may be upside-down or at any angle. Communications are really poor.
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Philae spacecraft lands on comet - by stevebowers - 11-13-2014, 08:49 AM
RE: Philae spacecraft lands on comet - by stevebowers - 11-13-2014, 08:54 AM
RE: Philae spacecraft lands on comet - by Dalex - 11-14-2014, 02:31 AM

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