Landing site chosen for Rosetta's 'Philae' lander

Flamebatter90 · 09-16-14, 06:04 AM

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A European spacecraft flying alongside a comet in deep space finally has a place to land after a 10-year journey through the solar system.

Dread Knot · 09-16-14, 07:59 AM

Looks like they decided on one of the safer spots gravitationally, yet still with some interesting relief features.

Jimbuna · 09-16-14, 08:51 AM

If successful this could well be the greatest achievement in space exploration history thus far.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If successful this could well be the greatest achievement in space exploration history thus far. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-16-14, 07:59 AM	#2
Dread Knot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,288 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Looks like they decided on one of the safer spots gravitationally, yet still with some interesting relief features.