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Comet lander Philae detected organic compounds on the surface, just before shutting down
2014-11-19 14:28:41| Extremetech
Philae may have gone to sleep, but the lander's scientific data is still being analyzed. Organic molecules -- the possible precursors for life -- have been detected in 67P's thin atmosphere.
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Philaes battery is running out: ESA will take some heroic risks to save the comet lander
2014-11-14 14:41:55| Extremetech
Sadly, even space agencies with budgets of tens of billions of dollars are not immune to the pathetically lacking longevity of batteries. The Philae lander has landed in an awkward position where its solar panels can't see the Sun, and thus its battery reserves are quickly running down. The European Space Agency will now try a series of heroic measures to try and keep Philae alive, but there's the regretful possibility that Friday night -- tonight -- will be the last time we hear from the probe.
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Police Blotter: Arrests; Man found dead in Lander RV; Rattlesnake...
2014-09-25 00:03:21| Apparel - Topix.net
Here is Wednesday's recap of law enforcement activity around the county. All persons arrested or cited are presumed to be innocent until convicted in a court of law.
Police Blotter: Arrests; Man found dead in Lander RV; Rattlesnake...
2014-09-24 23:10:19| Footwear - Topix.net
Here is Wednesday's recap of law enforcement activity around the county. All persons arrested or cited are presumed to be innocent until convicted in a court of law.
NASAs new InSight lander will plumb the depths of Mars in 2016
2014-05-28 18:50:30| Extremetech
In just over two years, NASA hopes to have InSight on the surface of Mars to see what makes the red planet tick.
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