To: cripplecreek
Yes, I agree that just getting there, even getting the probe on the surface intact and functional is an amazing accomplishment. I am well aware that launching probes and having them function properly in space (a very hostile environment), and at great distances from Earth, is difficult. I’m just saying that this is a pretty significant failure. And yes, also a success to some extent.
21 posted on
11/13/2014 6:12:50 AM PST by
Sicon
("All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - G. Orwell)
To: Sicon
Not to mention 10 years in space... A long time for equipment to survive, and for dormant equipment like thrusters and harpoons to work on cue.
22 posted on
11/13/2014 6:15:33 AM PST by
Sicon
("All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - G. Orwell)
To: Sicon
Good for Europe. America, under the current administration? The President thinks we should more Jihadis into space and thank them for giving us the Zero...America USED to lead in this field. Now she can't even launch humans into space unassisted by the CCCP. Pathetic.
29 posted on
11/13/2014 7:03:35 AM PST by
Netz
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