Beagle 2, the European Mars lander, remains eerily silent, two
days after it supposedly touched down. The American Mars Odyssey
orbiter continues to listen for sign that the 143-pound European
machine is alive, but has so far heard nothing.
"It's like sending somebody a love letter, and you know they got it
and you're waiting for a response," said Beagle Mission Leader,
Professor Colin Pillinger, the day after the small lander was
supposed to open its solar panels and call home.
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