#AskRosetta – How was Philae’s landing site chosen?
Latest in our animation series answering your questions about ESA’s Rosetta mission. In this video we answer the question: how was Philae’s landing site chosen?
Scientists and engineers had to identify a site that offered a safe trajectory for Rosetta to deploy Philae to the surface, a good balance of day and night, frequent communications passes with the orbiter, and a low density of hazards like boulders and steep slopes.
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Latest in our animation series answering your questions about ESA's Rosetta mission. In this video we answer the question: how was Philae's landing site chosen?
http://youtu.be/-M6aeELZC_0
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Will the ESA be streaming Philae's touchdown live on YouTube or anywhere else?
Marlin May Yes, there will be live coverage of the landing. Watch out for the links on our website http://www.esa.int closer to 12 November.