Philae Found

Started by maurice clark, 09/05/2016 11:55PM

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Posted 09/05/2016 11:55PM Opening Post

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It has just been announced that the Philae lander has been located on photos taken by Rosetta on September 2. A great way to finish the mission!

http://blogs.esa.int/rosetta/2016/09/05/philae-found/

BBC News report:- http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-37276221

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Posted 09/25/2016 02:33PM #1

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Many thanks for that link, Maurice!

I think the main accomplishment of the mission was to show once and for all that comets are rocks.

Joe

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