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"X" doesn't mark the spot, a red circle shows the target for Rosetta's controlled impact on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on 30 September 2016.

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The spacecraft will target Ma’at, a region hosting some active pits on the small comet lobe. This region has been chosen for its scientific potential and taking into account key operational constraints involved in executing the descent.

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ESA's Rosetta team made an announcement yesterday in the form of a tweet from the Rosetta spacecraft.

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ESA Rosetta Mission
@ESA_Rosetta

My power is decreasing so far from the Sun I can no longer listen for @philae2014:


Today at 11.00 UTC, they will switch off the Electrical Support System (ESS) on Rosetta, which was used to communicate with the lander Philae. There's been no communication with Philae for a year now. Switching off this system will save energy for Rosetta's final scientific endeavors before she joins Philae on the comet on September 30.

Here is a nice little video (under a minute) from New Scientist that tells the story: Bye Bye Philae

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