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science1 year ago•1 min saved

Celebrating a Decade Since Humanity's First Touch on a 4.6 Billion-Year-Old Comet

On November 12, 2014, the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission made history when its lander, Philae, successfully touched down on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. This marked the first time a human-made object landed on a comet, following a 10-year journey through the solar system covering over 310 million miles. The mission provided valuable images and data from the comet's surface.

via Digital Camera World|

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science-and-exploration1 year ago•6 min saved

Philae's Historic Comet Landing: A Journey of Firsts and Challenges

On the tenth anniversary of Philae's historic landing on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, the European Space Agency (ESA) celebrates the achievements of the Rosetta mission. Philae's landing, despite technical challenges, provided unprecedented data on the comet's surface and composition, including the detection of organic compounds. The mission's legacy continues to inspire future comet and asteroid exploration, with upcoming missions like Comet Interceptor and Hera building on Rosetta's success.

via European Space Agency|

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