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Mars Express Successfully Deploys First Boom

Posted by timothy on from the non-sonic dept.

Psiolent writes "As reported yesterday, the Mars Express team is beginning the antenna deployment process. The BBC reports that the satellite has successfully deployed the first boom of the primary antenna. The article also states that 'the mood amongst instrument team members is now said to be positive, following the problem-free deployment of the first boom.' The second boom of the primary antenna is scheduled to be deployed Sunday."

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  1. Wasn't really much of a boom, really by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    More like a kind of a muffled thump

  2. but.... by eobanb · · Score: 4, Funny

    there was supposed to be an Earth-shattering ka-BOOM!

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  3. Re:Reported Yesterday? by NanoGator · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Offtopic my ass."

    Sorry, there wasn't a "Who gives a flying fuck?" option.

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  4. Antenna salute by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    At Mars Express control center: "Gentleman, we have full erection, I repeat, we have full primary antenna erection. "