Eilene Theilig Quotes

Ultimately, if we kept trying to fly the mission, we would use up all our propellant. And personally, I like the impact idea. I like the definitive conclusion.

- Eilene Theilig

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We're not totally surprised, because Galileo has already outlived expectations and we knew that it might encounter additional difficulties from the high-radiation environment on this flyby. - Eilene Theilig

The reason we're going so close is to put Galileo on a ballistic trajectory for impact into Jupiter. - Eilene Theilig

It appears that the tape recorder has taken a hit from the intense radiation Galileo passed through. Our efforts to restore the tape recorder may continue for a few weeks. - Eilene Theilig