I think they did an excellent job considering that they do not have to use
CA, wing panels, Zagi tape and lead to keep it together. It still works.
Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: Brett Jaffee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: James C Deck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: RCSE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Truly Daunting landing Task
>James C Deck wrote:
>
>> Did anyone notice the feat accomplished by landing the space probe on
an
>> asteroid? Though described as a "dork",
>> I find even accomplishing it with a 17 minute lag time truly impressive.
>
>Well, yes, but its not exactly like radio control. They dont move the
"sticks" and then wait for a response 17 minutes later (which would also
mean you wouldnt actually see a resonse for 34 minutes). The whole sequence
is pre-calculated and uploaded to the spacecraft. After that, they cross
their fingers! Still, an impressive feat.
>
>
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