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I think the Japanese mission was much more complicated than that. It was supposed to fall on its side; but as I understand it, it fell on the wrong side. Whate

I think the Japanese mission was much more complicated than that. It was supposed to fall on its side; but as I understand it, it fell on the wrong side. Whatever they build also has to fit in the launch cowling. Surveyor was tiny.

narag 3y ago
It was supposed to fall on its side; but as I understand it, it fell on the wrong side. My point stands (unlike the probe, heh). If it call roll, a different shape could have helped. Whatever they build also has to fit in the launch cowling. Folding telescopic arms? I understand that this stuff is expensive and weight is limited, but the worst result is a failed landing.