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To: BenLurkin

http://sci.esa.int/where_is_rosetta/


4 posted on 10/23/2014 1:39:40 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Looks to me like they plan on Philae to piggyback the comet as it orbits the sun, sending telemetry throughout the trip.

Unlike the Voyagers, it seems to me it will be able to recharge the batteries as it nears the sun (for another go-around?).

Thank you for the link.


15 posted on 11/10/2014 7:02:23 PM PST by Paulie (Get off the grid.)
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