We've put robots on both the moon and mars, but scientists have never tried to soft-land a robot on a comet--until now. In this episode of The Countdown, we cover everything you need to know about the European Space Agency's groundbreaking Rosetta mission.
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More to explore:
Comet Craft Approaches Its Target (Nature)
Rosetta: To Chase a Comet (NASA)
#WakeUpRosetta Once Upon A Time... (ESA)
History of Cometary Missions (ESA)
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Credits:
Host/writer: Sophie Bushwick
Story Advisors: Clara Moskowitz & Michael Moyer
Editor: Joss Fong
Producer: Eric R. Olson