First attempt to wake up Philae lander unsuccessful

The European Space Agency (ESA) has temporarily suspended its attempt to reestablish contact with its Philae lander on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. For eight days, the agency’s Rosetta probe unsuccessfully beamed a wake up signal to the hibernating lander, which has been silent since its batteries were exhausted in November. .. Continue Reading First attempt to wake up Philae lander unsuccessful



Section: Space



Tags: Comets, ESA, German Aerospace Center, Philae, Rosetta, Spacecraft



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