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Fingers crossed for a safe landing now... but I'm getting increasingly concerned about this thruster problem after hearing some interviews with the Rosetta scientists.
They appear to be pinning their hopes on this being an instrumentation problem, in which case the thruster will still fire. It's believed that it will be "very difficult" for Philae to survive if the thruster doesn't fire. Eeeeek.
Posted : 12/11/2014 12:44 pm
Just to alleviate or at least sooth your anxiety, Mike and everyone elses...listen to the great Vangelis exclusive new score for the Rosetta mission and feast your eyes on the striking images of the comet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJrUnzLsmZk#t=141
Its super excting for me personally to hear a new almost vintage Vangelis who was in my top 3 favourite composers along with Morricone and Williams, the fact that its exclusive to Rosetta make it all the more sweet.
Posted : 12/11/2014 12:57 pm
Oh wow its a trilogy. This one is clearly all simulation though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8bVOGN9jSg&feature=youtu.be
Part 3 yet to come
Posted : 12/11/2014 1:01 pm
Is there music to alleviate impatience? Eagerly anticipating the first image!!!
Posted : 12/11/2014 1:51 pm
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Live feed coming back on line now: http://rosetta.esa.int
We may get to see some images.
Posted : 12/11/2014 1:59 pm
Do like this short film! Ambitious mission. This is nicely depicted.
Posted : 12/11/2014 2:05 pm
Is there music to alleviate impatience? Eagerly anticipating the first image!!!
Will this simulation of Rosetta's whole epic journey speeded up, work? 🙂
http://sci.esa.int/where_is_rosetta/
Use the mouse to zoom in and out and shift perspectives. Clever sim but takes a little getting used to controlling the view
Posted : 12/11/2014 2:08 pm
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View from Philae back to Rosetta:
Posted : 12/11/2014 2:18 pm
Yes!!! We have a photo. It's as though Philae is waving goodbye to Rosetta.
Posted : 12/11/2014 2:24 pm
Almost like looking through a spacesuit helmet - au revoir Rosetta, Bonjour 67P
Posted : 12/11/2014 2:27 pm
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Yes!!! We have a photo
It's blurred... it's looking back into the Sun... but it's still amazing to see. Fantastic. Taken from 500 million kilometres away... already an iconic picture.
Posted : 12/11/2014 2:28 pm
already an iconic picture
More iconic pictures to follow soon I'd imagine! Can't wait to see them facing comet 67P.
Posted : 12/11/2014 2:44 pm
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Oh my God....
Image of Philae taken from Rosetta...
Landing legs clearly deployed.
Posted : 12/11/2014 2:54 pm
Iconic image number two! Look at it's little legs… Cute little Philae!
Posted : 12/11/2014 2:57 pm
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Touch-down window has started... could be any time now... good luck Philae.
Posted : 12/11/2014 3:28 pm
