ESA's Beagle 2 Hits Signal Snag 21
Talking Goat writes "Space.com is reporting that the European Space Agency has run into a bit of
a problem
with it's recently launched "Beagle 2" spacecraft. An unexpected signal received from
the probe has concerned controllers, and has delayed further systems checks.
Let's hope this isn't a harbinger of things to come; history
hasn't been kind to past Mars probes."
Last message heard from the Beagle (Score:5, Funny)
"My old nemesis! What are you doing this far out? Curse you, Red Baron!!!! What are you doin-- YIPE YIPE [static}"
Re:What is this? (Score:5, Funny)
The signal has something to do with a bunch of 1 x 4 x 9 black obelisks found on the surface of Mars. It said "We've changed our minds. Europa's cool now, but attempt no landings on Mars."
Re:What is this? (Score:3, Funny)
(10) Someone set us up the bomb!
(9) What does this button do?
(8) So long, and thanks for all the fish!
(7) QxN Checkmate
(6) Self destruct sequence activated.
(5) Yes...I'd like to hear it HAL....Sing it for me.
It's called "Daisy" (slow, sleepy singing voice) Daisy....Daisy.....Give me your answer due.....I'm half-crazy....all for the love of you....
(4) Please deposit 25 cents for the next three minutes.
(3) Windows was not properly shut down. One or more of your disk drives may have errors on it. To avoid seeing this message again always shut down your computer by selecting Shut Down from the Start menu you idiot.
(2) Instant message from Senator Hatch: This is your third violation. This will teach you not to violate copyright! Bzzzchhatbbtczzt NO CARRIER
(1) SCO licence revoked, system shutting down.
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The Exercise of Vital Powers (Score:2, Funny)
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