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Beagle 2 Probe Lands; No Signal Received Yet

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. Re:Front page news? by Richard+Allen · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Were you being sarcastic? .. [BBC prides itself in unbiased reporting]

  2. Re:Especially when you consider... by Beef+Cake+Charlie · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Because they get modded down on Slashdot. Brilliant!

  3. Re:Speed & Thermals by mlyle · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    no one listens to a self-righteous asshole.

    You obviously do. :)

    And look at how now you've changed from defending your point to calling me a troll-- when it's obvious that you didn't know what you were talking about. This is the best evidence of someone with a weak argument.

  4. Re:Speed & Thermals by 1u3hr · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    And look at how now you've changed from defending your point to calling me a troll-- when it's obvious that you didn't know what you were talking about. This is the best evidence of someone with a weak argument.

    No. The "best evidence" is evidence relating to the subject, not how I react to your personal slights. Please feel free to have the last word, I won't respond to you further.