Rosetta, Europe's Comet Chasing Spacecraft: Latest News, Images and Video

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The Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko as seen by the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft on July 30, 2015. The comet made its closest approach to the sun, called perihelion, on Aug. 13.

Comet and Rosetta Spacecraft Make Closest Approach to the Sun

By Elizabeth Howell published

After more than a year orbiting Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, the Rosetta spacecraft and its dance partner will get to the closest point to the sun today (Aug. 13).

Comets
Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko July 29, 2015

Bright Jet Erupts from Rosetta Spacecraft's Active Comet (Photo)

By Leonard David published

The European Space Agency's Rosetta orbiter has been imaging comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko – watching the celestial wanderer hurling dust and gas into space.

Comets
EGSY8p7 Galaxy

Best Space Stories of the Week — August 9, 2015

By Mike Wall published

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Rosetta Comet 67P Image

Slooh Webcast to Mark Rosetta Comet Mission's Closest Sun Approach Saturday

By Mike Wall published

Asteroid & Comet Missions
Sinkholes on Comet 67P Image

Rosetta 1 Year Later: Historic Comet Mission Still Intrigues

By Elizabeth Howell published

Asteroid & Comet Missions
Auroras on Brown Dwarf LSR J1835+3259

Best Space Stories of the Week — August 2, 2015

By Sarah Lewin published

An alien aurora 1 million times brighter than Earth's, robots building a moon telescope, a $5.5 billion asteroid and more in Space.com's top news stories of the week.

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Philae's landing points

Surprising Comet Discoveries by Rosetta's Philae Lander Unveiled

By Mike Wall published

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Rosetta's Philae Lander on Comet 67P

Will Europe's Philae Comet Lander Make Another Comeback?

By Mike Wall published

Comets
Roundup of details from Philae's exploration of the comet.

Philae Comet Landing: Big Discoveries About Comet 67P (Infographic)

By Karl Tate published

Scientists have released new information about comet 67p and what the Philae lander discovered there.

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Pluto's heart, new horizons images

Best Space Stories of the Week – July 19

By Calla Cofield published

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