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Comet 67P releases its own oxygen into space
Space science

Comet 67P releases its own oxygen into space

In 2015, scientists announced the discovery of oxygen molecules on comets 67P / Churyumov-Gerasimenko, based on the observations of Rosetta spacecraft.

December 17, 2018
Stop all communications with Philae probe
Space science

Stop all communications with Philae probe

On July 27, told AFP news agency from the ground checkpoint in Cologne, Mr. Andreas Schuetz of DLR German Aeronautics Agency said all contact information for the Philae…

December 17, 2018
Scientists bid farewell to Philae comet robot
Space science

Scientists bid farewell to Philae comet robot

Scientists from the German Space Agency (DLR) give up hope to restore contact with space exploration robots Philae because its solar panels have stopped working.

December 17, 2018
Controversy about life on comet 67P
Space science

Controversy about life on comet 67P

The researchers believe that the comet surface characteristics of 67P / Churyumov-Gerasimenko are suitable for the presence of microbial life, but some other scientists…

December 17, 2018
Detecting signs of water on comet surfaces
Space science

Detecting signs of water on comet surfaces

The Rosetta spacecraft, currently in a trawl around comet 67P / Churyumov - Gerasimenko, has detected 120 light spots on the comet surface with an area of ​​at least 2m.

December 17, 2018
ESA intends for spacecraft to crash into comets?
Space science

ESA intends for spacecraft to crash into comets?

The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently proposed that Rosetta spacecraft rush into the comet surface 67P / Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Then there will be 2 scenarios, or…

December 17, 2018