scoobydoo Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 You can all subsrcibe to ESA and get updates too. http://www.esa.int/ESA/Connect_with_us https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/EUESA/subscriber/new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I work in Darmstatd frequently but had no ideas about the space stuff. Cracking town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Some great pics from the comet coming in now Got'em (but there may be more... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I like darmstadt and have been a few times now. where do you work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 They now think that the lander bounced twice after impact and ended up about a kilometre away from the original touchdown site. It's also not fully upright. They think it's not going to get as much sunlight as originally planned. About 1.5 hours a day instead of 6. This will have an impact on battery charging so might restrict the amount and the rate of data they get back, Still early days though and a bit of educated guesswork going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 JRehling @JRehling Fox: "Why did America waste money landing on a comet?" Scientist: "This is a European mission." Fox: "Why didn't America get there first?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Was a woman parking it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I like darmstadt and have been a few times now. where do you work? R&D projects at IGD Fraunhofer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 JRehling @JRehling Fox: "Why did America waste money landing on a comet?" Scientist: "This is a European mission." Fox: "Why didn't America get there first?" I think NASA have contributed to one of the instruments on board. Probably looking for oil so that they can decide whether to invade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 R&D projects at IGD Fraunhofer I know where you are, my friends live at the other side of the Herrngarten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I know where you are, my friends live at the other side of the Herrngarten. Need pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Of the Herrngarten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 They now think that the lander bounced twice after impact and ended up about a kilometre away from the original touchdown site. It's also not fully upright. They think it's not going to get as much sunlight as originally planned. About 1.5 hours a day instead of 6. This will have an impact on battery charging so might restrict the amount and the rate of data they get back, Still early days though and a bit of educated guesswork going on. Really. Oooft. So pretty much a total balls up of a landing. Bounced twice but ended up 1km away, wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I was explaining to my boy 19, and he couldn't take in what was achieved. The numbers are crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Really. Oooft. So pretty much a total balls up of a landing. Bounced twice but ended up 1km away, wow. Och, it's no that bad. At least it stayed on they comet. They have already got loads of data and will continue to get loads more. They might not get as much as they hoped for. Still early days though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Stuff like this really doesnt excite me at all. I get its a great achievement but dont see what it actualy does for the world in any way. Maybe im just really narrow minded with this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Stuff like this really doesnt excite me at all. I get its a great achievement but dont see what it actualy does for the world in any way. Maybe im just really narrow minded with this stuff. Not narrow minded more stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 It is truly amazing, to travel so far to such a small target. Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Stuff like this really doesnt excite me at all. I get its a great achievement but dont see what it actualy does for the world in any way. Maybe im just really narrow minded with this stuff. Woooft It could provide proof of how we came to exist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Not narrow minded more stupid. Fantastic input, explain how it makes me stupid? Woooft It could provide proof of how we came to exist See that doesn't interest me at all. We are here, we live and we die. I don't get the fascination with space. Sure its increadible how big it all is but I really couldn't care less what its like on a commet, or the moon etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Fantastic input, explain how it makes me stupid? No. I honestly can't be bothered. No offence, that was a bit abrupt of me. Time to get out of Dodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 See that doesn't interest me at all. We are here, we live and we die. I don't get the fascination with space. Sure its increadible how big it all is but I really couldn't care less what its like on a commet, or the moon etc. Well space is everything else. For me it'd be like sitting in a room with windows and never looking outside. Plato goes on about it with his cave allegory somewhat although it's more the dynamic between those who have looked and those who haven;t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) Fantastic input, explain how it makes me stupid? See that doesn't interest me at all. We are here, we live and we die. I don't get the fascination with space. Sure its increadible how big it all is but I really couldn't care less what its like on a commet, or the moon etc. It demonstrates a very blinkered outlook on the world. If everyone took the same attitude we'd still be sitting in caves hitting each other with rocks. Edited November 16, 2014 by biffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 It demonstrates a very blinkered outlook on the world. If everyone took the same attitude we'd still be sitting in caves hitting each other with rocks. Oh shit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 No. I honestly can't be bothered. No offence, that was a bit abrupt of me. Time to get out of Dodge. Cant be bothered, no offene. Nae bother cheers for being a dobber for no reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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