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Philae landed in the shadow of a crater: solar batteries charge on danger

Darmstadt, Germany - ESA's scientists are working on alternative manoeuvres

Things did not go exactly as expected during Philae’s descent on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko (for details see AVIONEWS). The lander is now stable and is sending the first historical pictures, but images do not come from its intended landing site. The European Space Agency (ESA) scientists still do not know its exact position. Images show the lander is pressed against a wall. Philae Lander M...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1164168
Rome, Italy, 11/14/2014 12:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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