- Space
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 19th, 2014
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
The images were obtained with the help of the Rosetta spacecraft, the European Space Agency released them just yesterday
- Linux & Opensource Blog
- By Silviu Stahie
- November 17th, 2014
Philae Space Probe Landed on the Comet with the Help of SUSE
European Space Agency is using SUSE in their command center
- Weekly Round-up
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 16th, 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
- Editorials
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 16th, 2014
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
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
The Philae lander made it on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko this past November 12, is now operational
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 13th, 2014
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
- Web Blog
- By Gabriela Vatu
- November 13th, 2014
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
Latest data indicates the probe bounced off the surface of the comet at least 2 times before finally settling down
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 12th, 2014
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)
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 12th, 2014
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
Having parted with the spacecraft, the lander Philae will take about 7 hours to reach Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 5th, 2014
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
The comet's odor was broken down with the help of the Rosetta Orbiter Sensor for Ion and Neutral Analysis
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 15th, 2014
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
The Rosetta spacecraft caught up with its target comet this August 6, ESA says