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chelmostef · 10-09-2009, 08:24 PM

Acording to this article in the times it might not have gone quite as planed even though Nasa said it did

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle6868167.ece

It promised dramatic fireworks, but the mission to smash two spacecraft into the Moon at more then 5,000mph today may not have created quite the bang that scientists were hoping for.

The “bombing” mission was supposed to kick up a six-mile high cloud of debris that scientists hoped would contain signs of water. But live pictures relayed back from the Moon showed no sign of an impact - even though both craft dived into a darkened crater as planned.

Nasa broadcast the final moments of the drama, filmed by the LCROSS spacecraft, live on its website - but the dramatic explosion that was predicted failed to materialise. The only evidence of an impact was a small “thermal signature” picked up by the LCROSS probe’s infra-red camera.

Bemused experts commenting live on the mission continued to be upbeat. One said: “All the indications are that the instruments were working, and no matter what we find, it’s going to be important.”

Stef

10-09-2009, 08:24 PM	#189
chelmostef Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 240	Re: Save the Moon...Missile to reach the Moon on the 9th October!! Acording to this article in the times it might not have gone quite as planed even though Nasa said it did http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle6868167.ece It promised dramatic fireworks, but the mission to smash two spacecraft into the Moon at more then 5,000mph today may not have created quite the bang that scientists were hoping for. The “bombing” mission was supposed to kick up a six-mile high cloud of debris that scientists hoped would contain signs of water. But live pictures relayed back from the Moon showed no sign of an impact - even though both craft dived into a darkened crater as planned. Nasa broadcast the final moments of the drama, filmed by the LCROSS spacecraft, live on its website - but the dramatic explosion that was predicted failed to materialise. The only evidence of an impact was a small “thermal signature” picked up by the LCROSS probe’s infra-red camera. Bemused experts commenting live on the mission continued to be upbeat. One said: “All the indications are that the instruments were working, and no matter what we find, it’s going to be important.” Stef Last edited by chelmostef; 10-09-2009 at 08:27 PM.