Rosetta Spacecraft

Learn more about the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft that arrived at Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko on Aug. 6, 2014.

Related Topics: Comets, Asteroids, Meteors, Shooting Stars and Fireballs, NASA

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Philae Lander Google Doodle

Google Doodle Celebrates Europe's Comet Landing

By Tariq Malik published

Arist's Conception of Philae Probe Landing on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Double Comet Landing? Philae Probe May Have Bounced During Touchdown

By Mike Wall published

The ROLIS The ROLIS instrument took a snapshot of comet 67P/CG as Europe's Philae lander descended toward the surface on Nov. 12, 2014. took a snapshot of comet 67P/CG, as the Philae lander descended toward the surface.

Here's What a Comet 317 Million Miles Away Looks Like to a Landing Spacecraft

By Calla Cofield published

ROLIS Captures Descent of Philae

European Spacecraft Lands on Comet in Historic Space Feat

By Miriam Kramer published

For the first time in history, a spacecraft built on Earth has softly landed on the face of a comet speeding through deep space.

This photo from the Philae lander shows ESA's Rosetta spacecraft as seen from the lander during its descent to a comet's surface on Nov. 12, 2014.

1st Comet Approach Photos from European Spacecraft

By Miriam Kramer published

A European spacecraft is attempting to make history by landing on a comet in deep space, and amazing new photos show the daring endeavor in action.

Artist's concept of the European Space Agency's Philae lander on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Philae touched down on the comet on Nov. 12, 2014; it may actually have bounced off after the initial attempt and come back down again.

Rosetta's Comet-Landing Probe Philae Healthy En Route to Target

By Miriam Kramer published

After a nail-biting silence, European scientists are back in touch with a probe currently descending to the face of a comet speeding through deep space.

An artist's illustration of the European Space Agency's Philae lander (left) after being released from its Rosetta spacecraft mothership on Nov. 12, 2014 to begin a seven-hour descent to the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. It is the first time

Comet-Chasing Rosetta Spacecraft Releases Probe for Epic Landing Attempt

By Mike Wall published

Diagrams show how lander touches down on a comet nucleus.

Comet Landing with Rosetta's Philae Probe Explained (Infographic)

By Karl Tate published

The European Rosetta spacecraft's Philae lander aims to be the first probe ever to safely land on a comet. Here's how to land on a spinning ice mountain in space.

Waveform of Comet 67P's 'Song'

Listen to This: Comet's Eerie 'Song' Captured by Rosetta Spacecraft

By Miriam Kramer published

Scientists have picked up on the mysterious "song" of a comet speeding through deep space.

'Dark Side' of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Rosetta Probe Getting Set for Historic Comet Landing Attempt

By Miriam Kramer published

Scientists on Earth are hoping to land a probe on the face of a comet for the first time Wednesday (Nov. 12), and they are now one step closer to accomplishing that goal.

Philae Probe on Comet 67p/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

European Probe to Make Daring Landing on Comet Wednesday: Watch Live

By Miriam Kramer published

A European probe is expected to make an audacious landing on the face of a comet tomorrow (Nov. 12), and you can follow it live online starting today (Nov. 11).

Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on Nov. 6, 2014

Risky Comet Landing by European Probe Will Be '7 Hours of Terror'

By Elizabeth Howell published

Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

European Probe to Attempt Bold Comet Landing This Week

By Space.com Staff published

The European Space Agency is going to attempt to land a probe on the surface of a comet next week. If successful, the soft-landing will be the first of its kind in history.

Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on Nov. 2, 2014

First-Ever Comet Landing Next Week to Be Truly Epic, Scientists Say

By Miriam Kramer published

European scientists and engineers are gearing up to soft-land a robotic probe on the mysterious surface of a comet for the first time.

Comet 67P/C-G's Southern Side.

Rosetta Spacecraft Sees the 'Dark Side' of a Comet (Photos)

By Kelly Dickerson published

Rosetta Spacecraft Releasing the Philae Lander

Webcast Today: How Rosetta's Philae Lander Will Land on a Comet

By Miriam Kramer published

Comet landing cartoon, rosetta, philae

Rosetta Mission: 5 Questions You Desperately Want Answered

By Natalie Starkey published

'Agilkia' Philae's Possible Future Landing Site

Historic Comet Landing Site Has a New Name: Agilkia

By Miriam Kramer published

A probe chasing a comet is about to make a daring attempt to land on its deep-space target, and now, the robot's landing site officially has a name.

Image of Comet 67P's Jets

Comet Emits Cosmic Stench, Rosetta Spacecraft Reveals

By Kelly Dickerson published

The Rosetta spacecraft has detected some stinky compounds in the cloud of chemicals surrounding Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

Rosetta Close-Up of Comet Landing Zone, "Site J"

Your Help Wanted to Name Rosetta Mission's Comet Landing Site

By Mike Wall published