Rosetta approach on schedule
Friday, November 6, 2009 - 14:28
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- After the trajectory correction manoeuvre on 22 October, Rosetta has lined up on a near-perfect Earth approach path. The manoeuvre was so precise that mission controllers decided not to use the additional manoeuvre slot that was available yesterday.
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