• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 19th, 2014
Philae Finds Organic Molecules on Comet 67P/C-G, the World Goes Bananas

Philae Finds Organic Molecules on Comet 67P/C-G, the World Goes Bananas

The spacecraft's COSAC instrument detected these molecules in the comet's atmosphere, ESA scientists say

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 18th, 2014
Stunning Images Show Philae Drifting Across the Surface of Comet 67P/C-G

Stunning Images Show Philae Drifting Across the Surface of Comet 67P/C-G

The images were obtained with the help of the Rosetta spacecraft, the European Space Agency released them just yesterday

Philae Space Probe Landed on the Comet with the Help of SUSE

Philae Space Probe Landed on the Comet with the Help of SUSE

European Space Agency is using SUSE in their command center

Top 10 Coolest Science News of the Week: November 10-16, 2014

Top 10 Coolest Science News of the Week: November 10-16, 2014

For those who missed them, here are the 10 absolute best science news and announcements of the past week

Why This Week’s Comet Landing Is Such a Big Deal

Why This Week’s Comet Landing Is Such a Big Deal

The European Space Agency’s Philae spacecraft landed on a comet this past November 12, sent the world into a frenzy

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 15th, 2014
Exhausted Philae Lander Goes into Hibernation Mode After Drilling into Comet

Exhausted Philae Lander Goes into Hibernation Mode After Drilling into Comet

The good news is that, just before falling asleep, Philae managed to transmit all the data it gathered while operational

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 14th, 2014
ESA's Philae Lander Isn't Getting Enough Sunlight and This Is a Problem

ESA's Philae Lander Isn't Getting Enough Sunlight and This Is a Problem

The Philae lander made it on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko this past November 12, is now operational

Photo of the Day: Philae's Home on Comet 67P/C-G Revealed

Photo of the Day: Philae's Home on Comet 67P/C-G Revealed

Just hours ago, the European Space Agency's spacecraft snapped a photo of the comet and sent it to Earth

Google Celebrates Comet Landing with Doodle

Google Celebrates Comet Landing with Doodle

Google's new doodle is a cool animation of the spacecraft

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 13th, 2014
Philae Actually Landed on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko 3 Times

Philae Actually Landed on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko 3 Times

Latest data indicates the probe bounced off the surface of the comet at least 2 times before finally settling down

World First: Philae Lands on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko

World First: Philae Lands on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko

Philae reached the comet earlier today, the signal confirming the touchdown made it to Earth at 16:03 GMT (17:03 CET)

It's Official: Philae Is on Route to Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko

It's Official: Philae Is on Route to Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko

The lander left the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft just minutes ago, is now heading for its target comet

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 12th, 2014
In Less than 30 Minutes Philae Will Leave Rosetta, Head for Its Target Comet

In Less than 30 Minutes Philae Will Leave Rosetta, Head for Its Target Comet

Having parted with the spacecraft, the lander Philae will take about 7 hours to reach Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko

ESA's Rosetta Spacecraft Readies to Send Lander to Its Target Comet

ESA's Rosetta Spacecraft Readies to Send Lander to Its Target Comet

The spacecraft started orbiting Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenk several weeks ago, will soon deploy a lander

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 24th, 2014
Comet Smells like Rotten Eggs, Horse Poo, Plenty Other Repulsive Things

Comet Smells like Rotten Eggs, Horse Poo, Plenty Other Repulsive Things

The comet's odor was broken down with the help of the Rosetta Orbiter Sensor for Ion and Neutral Analysis

Photo of the Day: Comet Photobombs Rosetta Spacecraft Selfie

Photo of the Day: Comet Photobombs Rosetta Spacecraft Selfie

At the time this photo was taken, the comet and Rosetta were just 50 kilometers (31 miles) away from each other

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 6th, 2014
Rosetta Officially Becomes the First Spacecraft Ever to Orbit a Comet

Rosetta Officially Becomes the First Spacecraft Ever to Orbit a Comet

The Rosetta spacecraft caught up with its target comet this August 6, ESA says

 
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