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last updated at 2020-10-21 21:31

Footage of OSIRIS-REx spacecraft launched in 2016 doing a Touch-And-Go on a meteor to collect stones to return to Earth in 2023
posted by seti at 2020-10-21 21:31

seti: The original design spec of 25 meter accuracy turned out not to be enough upon arrival at Bennu, the largest clear spot they could find was 5 meters; so they recalibrated and recalculated for a 5 meter accuracy; and ended up landing within 1 meter of the chosen spot.

Kent councillor says "this is not a chance for Remainers to have a go" as lorry park is unveiled
posted by jillzilla at 2020-10-21 18:37

jillzilla: Remainers are like, "it totally is"
jillzilla: But really, it's a sign that Brexit is working brilliantly that we have to make room for hundred of trucks waiting to cross the border
    
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