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I wonder why they uploaded a special software which disallows any communication prior to the impact [1]. Why don't they just let Rosetta impact and have a look
by thewavelength 10y ago
I wonder why they uploaded a special software which disallows any communication prior to the impact [1]. Why don't they just let Rosetta impact and have a look if it still works? Why is it necessary to shut it down to disallow command instructions from earth?
[1] http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Rosetta/Rosetta_s_grand_finale_frequently_asked_questions http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Rosetta/Rose...
- pducks32 10y agoThe antenna is incredibly strong (or would be if it got some sunlight) so it's important to not interfere with communications in deep space that we may want in the future and even sensors on earth. These scientists—I imagine—fell in love a long time ago from staring at the deep beauty of space; it'd be quite a shame if we drowned it out with our petty no-longer-useful noises.