How To Land On A Comet

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 12:02 in Astronomy & Space

Europe's Rosetta mission ultimate goal is to shadow Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko for 2 years and deploy its lander on to the icy nucleus. The science it will send back is set to deliver the most comprehensive look at these ancient space rocks.

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