#Rosetta: Es gibt ein Problem mit einem Triebwerk von #Philae – die #ESA versucht dennoch die Landung.

Rosetta and Philae Go for separation

Following a night of critical Go/NoGo decisions, Rosetta and Philae are cleared for separation, despite a problem onboard the lander. During checks on the lander’s health, it was discovered that the active descent system, which provides a thrust upwards to avoid rebound at the moment of touchdown, cannot be activated.