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ESA's Beagle 2 Hits Signal Snag

Posted by michael on from the mars-curse dept.

Talking Goat writes "Space.com is reporting that the European Space Agency has run into a bit of a problem with it's recently launched "Beagle 2" spacecraft. An unexpected signal received from the probe has concerned controllers, and has delayed further systems checks. Let's hope this isn't a harbinger of things to come; history hasn't been kind to past Mars probes."

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  1. Last message heard from the Beagle by AtariAmarok · · Score: 4, Funny

    The last message heard from the Beagle:

    "My old nemesis! What are you doing this far out? Curse you, Red Baron!!!! What are you doin-- YIPE YIPE [static}"

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    Don't blame Durga. I voted for Centauri.
  2. Re:What is this? by Scaba · · Score: 4, Funny

    The signal has something to do with a bunch of 1 x 4 x 9 black obelisks found on the surface of Mars. It said "We've changed our minds. Europa's cool now, but attempt no landings on Mars."