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To: LibWhacker

Landing in 6.5 to 7 hours from now. Lander’s on its own. Tune in around 6AM PST if you don’t want to miss it.


16 posted on 11/12/2014 1:08:42 AM PST by LibWhacker
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To: LibWhacker

Oops, meant 7AM. Getting late. Can’t add.


17 posted on 11/12/2014 1:15:30 AM PST by LibWhacker
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To: LibWhacker

If I understand the reports correctly the lander’s engines are inoperative. They couldn’t be primed and will not fire to push it into onto the surface. It will have to rely on the “harpoons” to penetrate the surface then it will be “winched” down.

That does NOT sound like a plan with a high chance of success.

It may very well bounce off.


20 posted on 11/12/2014 1:32:35 AM PST by prisoner6 (Unmutual and Disharmonious)
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