Mars Express and Beagle (2)

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For live coverage and background to the events this week

http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Mars_Express/

I love the 'technology' behind the release mechanism of the lander craft from mothership

A bit of blue touchpaper wrapped around a big spring.
:D
 
I'd forgotten all about this project, shall keep a watch for news now. :)
 
Alls gone really smoothly so far, but the real reason is low cost, which is why its got such a low profile

The next six days are the most important, Beagle headbutts Mars on Christmas Day
 
Looks like some martian nicked the aerial on landing

(I thought it only happened round here)
 
Oh well, its put to good use
 
Next active date seems to be the 5th January when Mars Express is in the vicinity of the lander.

Apparently Beagle 2 is now able to send multiple messages each hour, the best time (closest approach to the site) is around mid day on the 7th
 
IVE SEEN BEAGLES SMOKE "but aint ever heard em talk" British Technology they forgot
to put a radio in, or its LATE (BR) they are always 25% late (so it`ll be there next chrimbo)

Seriously "dont you think its strange how countless of probes have vanished around MARS "I BET THE MARTIAN AIR DEFENCE have a laugh shooting em down"
 
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