Collaborate Disseminate
A high-speed magnetic valve developed, though never used, for ESA to help steer the Philae lander on its encounter with the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko has found a job on Earth adding flavor to soft drink containers, delivering precision doses in l… Continue reading Magnetic valve developed for comet lander finds job flavoring drinks
Scientists have discovered the second site at which ESA’s ill-fated Philae lander touched down on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, and in so doing revealed that the ancient ice hidden under the surface of the comet is softer than the froth on a cappucc… Continue reading Philae’s second touchdown gouged out a skull-like face on comet 67P
Philae wins longest game of hide and seek. Continue reading Philae Found! Comet Chaser Rosetta Spots Lander Weeks Before Its Death
“Catching an event like this was pure luck.” Continue reading Watch a Comet Outburst from the Rosetta Orbiter’s Perspective
Pretty mesmerizing to watch though. Continue reading Rosetta’s Path Around Comet 67P Looks Like a Bad Etch A Sketch
In space, no one can hear you scream. Continue reading We’ll Never Hear From the Philae Comet Lander Again, Sob