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Beagle 2 Probe Lands; No Signal Received Yet

Posted by michael on from the martian-air-defenses-work-perfectly dept.

securitas writes "The BBC reports that Europe's Beagle 2 Mars lander has failed to broadcast its landing confirmation signal. While project leaders are trying to put a brave face on it, the failure is seen as a major setback. The Beagle is out of broadcast range but another contact attempt will be made later today, when they hope a signal will be detected. Another failed Mars mission will solidify Mars' reputation as a spacecraft graveyard. More at icWales and News24."

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  1. Typical by bmsleight · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    I was really looking forward to this, a Blur hale message and a Hurst painting used to configure the equipment.

    Cool Britannia ?

    Yes, right, now back to earth. Looks like we did not even test the radio link.

    Sigh

  2. Re:Especially when you consider... by I+Be+Hatin' · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    o if you're American and thinking of modding this down because you think I'm being mean to Brits, honestly, I'm not.

    Why would we give a crap if you're being mean to Brits? If you were dissing the US, I can see a "-1 Troll", and if you were dissing the French or the Canadians a "+1 Funny", but the UK? No one here cares much about them...

    --
    I know god exists. I read it on the internet, so it must be true.
  3. Re:Speed & Thermals by 1u3hr · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Nah, I'm just the kind of person who doesn't like people making authoritative statements about stuff they know nothing about.

    If actually did want to educate people, you wouldn't gratuitously insult them. Even if you happen to be correct, no one listens to a self-righteous asshole.