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Old January 16th 05, 02:18 PM
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Default Huygens shortlived?

Is it true that Huygens ceased transmission less than 2 hours after
touchdown? Whilst it was a magnificent achievement to travel so far and
land perfectly, it seems a great shame that the probe was so short
lived. I'm suprised the designers didnt make it rugged enough and
powered enough to survive several days.

 




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