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torsdag, november 13, 2014

Philae

After the original press release was issued the European Space Agency (ESA) held a news conference where some new information was released. Specifically that the anchors which are needed to secure the Philae lander to the comet via the harpoon system did not fire as originally thought.

The ESA Rosetta team is trying to figure out why the harpoon system did not fire. The consequence of the anchors not being set is that it appears the Philae either bounced off, or drifted off the comet before settling back down. At least that's what ESA said earlier today.

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