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Old November 12th 14, 09:29 AM posted to uk.sci.astronomy
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Default Comet lander (delayed) TV coverage in UK?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30012854

Key timings for landing effort (GMT)

• Rosetta delivery manoeuvre - shortly after 06:00

• Latest Go/No-go decision - before 07:35

• Philae separates from Rosetta - 08:35

• Confirmation signal at Earth of separation - 09:03

• Rosetta's post-delivery manoeuvre - 09:15

• Radio connection established - 10:30

• First data from descending Philae after 12:00

• Landing of Philae on 67P - after 15:30

• Confirmation signal at Earth - around 16:00