webfact Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Space: Rosetta mission to come crashing to a close PARIS: -- The Rosetta space mission is about to come crashing to an end. The probe that has been tracking Comet 67P since 2014 will be deliberately manouevred into the ball of ice and dust and is not expected to survive the impact. Pre-loaded software will ensure every system is shut down on contact. European Space Agency Project Manager Matt Taylor explained why now is the best time for the crash. “We decided to end the mission now to basically utilise the spacecraft when it had its optimum capability. I would use the analogy of a rock band from the 60s or 70s: we know there are some of them now that still go on tour and they can’t sing anymore, their rheumatism may prevent them from playing their instruments that well, so what we want to do is with the rock star that is Rosetta, put it down when it’s at maximum capability.” Rosetta has been gathering information for the past 25 months, assisted since November 2014 by a small robot called Philae, which it dropped onto the surface of the comet. -- © Copyright Euronews 2016-09-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Because they don't want the probe to endure the hardships of old age? What about the robot? Philae will be all alone and just as old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Why do they need to manually shut down the software? Afraid it'll survive and the little green men will start sending back space propaganda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdenner Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) You guys can throw as much sarcasm as you like at these types of space missions and the engineers final decisions BUT --- IMHO they all go to improving their technology in saving each and everyone of us and our descendants from the horrifying processes caused by Meteor collisions with our Planet -- So called "Global Warming" pales into insignificance when it comes to that scenario! Edited September 30, 2016 by bdenner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 6 hours ago, canuckamuck said: Because they don't want the probe to endure the hardships of old age? What about the robot? Philae will be all alone and just as old? They will crash it into the other probe. So it will not be lonely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 30 minutes ago, bdenner said: You guys can throw as much sarcasm as you like at these types of space missions and the engineers final decisions BUT --- IMHO they all go to improving their technology in saving each and everyone of us and our descendants from the horrifying processes caused by Meteor collisions with our Planet -- So called "Global Warming" pales into insignificance when it comes to that scenario! Yes the last big meteor to hit the earth, was 65 million years ago. So I guess the next one is coming next Thursday. 555 Keep being afraid. You must be French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zac5000 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 And the impact is not going to alter the trajectory toward earth, right?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) ...doing it whole solar charging capacity is still good enough for maximum operability during the manoeuvre. You can also follow this more directly by going to the ESA Livestream Events website free to register and log in to: http://livestream.com/ESA/rosettagrandfinale?origin=stream_live&mixpanel_id=a38174f957ee8-0fd9da51a-43681f0a-2ee000-a38174f958e4a&acc_id=10888065&medium=email ( ps. registration etc is only if you want to be emailed, with any updates, and pre-notification of upcoming events) Edited September 30, 2016 by tifino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veyron18 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 6 hours ago, bark said: Yes the last big meteor to hit the earth, was 65 million years ago. So I guess the next one is coming next Thursday. 555 Keep being afraid. You must be French. "You must be French" What the hell is that comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdietz Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 34 minutes ago, veyron18 said: "You must be French" What the hell is that comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 On 30/9/2559 at 10:26 PM, veyron18 said: "You must be French" What the hell is that comment? History of the World. World War 1 AND 2. France gave up and surrendered. Then let all the Allied Countries, fight and many die to win back the French country. Not once, but twice. USA, Canada, UK, Aussie, India, etc etc. All fought for French People. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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