Comet Siding Spring passed close to Mars. NASA had to … – News 24

October 19 Comet C / 2013 A1 Siding Spring passed Marske within 139 thousand. kilometers. NASA had to correct the orbit of his three probes that they have not been damaged.

Comet C / 2013 A1 Siding Spring shot past Mars at a distance of 1/3 the distance between the Earth and the moon – gives RMF24.pl. NASA corrected the orbit of Mars Odyssey three probes, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution. After passing comet has confirmed that they work properly.

The comet passed the Red Planet at a speed of more than 200 thousand. km / h. This happened 19 October 20.27 Polish time – gives the Polish Press Agency.

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