• Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
  • Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!

Another one bites the Red dust

Collapse
X
  •  
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Another one bites the Red dust

    Chaparelli lander not responding

    Abrupt stop in signals

    Think it bounced too hard.

    #2
    European Space Agency, says it all.
    First Law of Contracting: Only the strong survive

    Comment


      #3
      Originally posted by original PM View Post
      Chaparelli lander not responding

      Abrupt stop in signals

      Think it bounced too hard.
      Kin 'ell, Guy Gibson managed it with a 7 ton mine in the dark at 60 feet at 246 mph in a Lanc in 1943, surely we can land a lander on Mars. I mean, I can see Mars in the sky, how far away can it be?

      Comment


        #4
        54.6 million kilometers to Mars. A Merc diesel isn't even run in at that mileage.
        First Law of Contracting: Only the strong survive

        Comment


          #5
          Originally posted by stek View Post
          Kin 'ell, Guy Gibson managed it with a 7 ton mine in the dark at 60 feet at 246 mph in a Lanc in 1943, surely we can land a lander on Mars. I mean, I can see Mars in the sky, how far away can it be?
          4 ton

          Comment


            #6
            Originally posted by barrydidit View Post
            4 ton
            Is that an American tonne?
            "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

            Comment


              #7
              Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
              Is that an American tonne?
              No it is not. It is a standard British imperial ton. With a smoothly oiled 'tache on it's stiff upper lip.

              Comment


                #8
                Originally posted by original PM View Post
                Chaparelli lander not responding

                Abrupt stop in signals

                Think it bounced too hard.
                Its them bloody Martians again, can't say I blame em though.

                Comment


                  #9
                  Ah bum. Haven't seen the news but I am actually pretty disappointed if this is true. I do find this stuff interesting and does slightly piss me off how much money has been wasted. Such a shame. I just hope someone is held accountable though.
                  'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

                  Comment


                    #10
                    Originally posted by barrydidit View Post
                    No it is not. It is a standard British imperial ton. With a smoothly oiled 'tache on it's stiff upper lip.
                    Actually the Germans captured an Upkeep that didn't go off, disarmed it, did some trials with it but failed to work out you needed to backspin it.

                    Thick bastards, didn't they watch the movie?

                    Comment

                    Working...
                    X