ESA’s Philae goes into hibernation

Q.  Which lander has been on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko since November 12, 2014?
- Published on 15 Feb 16

a. Rossetta
b. Juno
c. Cassini
d. Philae

ANSWER: Philae
 
Since Rosetta has lost contact with Philae 7 months ago, it has been balancing science observations with comet landing finale even though the lander has remained quiet since July 2015. Insufficient light falling on Philae’s new home for charging its second battery is the reason this lander has fallen into hibernation.

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