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Philae lander’s touchdown error gives ESA unexpected data on Comet 67

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The European Space Agency’s Philae lander’s botched comet touchdown has produced a silver lining, as it has allowed the lander to take important measurements in two separate spots instead of one, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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