This image was taken just before Rover-1B hopped. Photograph snapped on September 23, 2018 at about 09:46 JST [2/6]
This image was captured on September 23, 2018 at 10:10 JST by Rover-1B after landing. [3/6]
This surface image was taken by Rover-1A on September 23, 2018 at 09:43 JST. [4/6]
Rover-1A snapped a photograph of its own antenna and pin! Image taken on September 23, 2018 at 09:48 JST. [5/6]
Rover-1B succeeded in shooting a movie on Ryugu’s surface! The movie has 15 frames captured on September 23, 2018 from 10:34 - 11:48 JST. Enjoy ‘standing’ on the surface of this asteroid! [6/6]
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[Capsule Separation Operation] It’s finally time for the capsule separation. A briefing was held from 10:00 JST (12/5), confirming current status & today’s operations. We began with words from PM Tsuda, “In the culmination of the mission, let’s make calm judgements & do our best”
[Capsule Separation Operation] At the start of the operation, the condition of the spacecraft, including the re-entry capsule, is normal. There are also no issues with the ground tracking station (today, Japan’s Uchinoura 34m is the main station, and Usuda 64m is the backup).
[Capsule Separation Operation] Many people (~30) are working in the control room today for the first time in a while, but the number is limited to prevent crowding. Surfaces have been disinfected, and we take measures against COVID-19, such as disinfecting hands & wearing a mask.