• Question: will we get anymore pictures from the robot on the comet

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      Asked by Toastyscientisy36 to Shreesha, Sarwat, Peter, Anaïs, Alex on 11 Mar 2015.
      • Photo: Sarwat Iqbal

        Sarwat Iqbal answered on 11 Mar 2015:

        You will be updated!

      • Photo: Peter Maskell

        Peter Maskell answered on 11 Mar 2015:

        not unless it get some sunlight shining on it.

      • Photo: Shreesha Bhat

        Shreesha Bhat answered on 13 Mar 2015:

        The lighting conditions are the key. Once the comet is on its way near the Sun, the robot can tilt itself in such a way that its solar panel receives maximum light and hopefully then, you will be able to see any pictures!

      • Photo: Anaïs Pujol

        Anaïs Pujol answered on 13 Mar 2015:

        The philae probe had two batteries, first one used to travel and one rechargeable secondary battery. This one was dependent of sun illumination conditions and dust settling on the solar panels. Also the extended science phase was supposed to last until March 2015 so it may be finishing.

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