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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
Announcing the path of comet 67P
Space science

Announcing the path of comet 67P

The comet synthesis system of comet 67P in space has just been announced. This is the event that has received the attention of many astronomers.

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
First detected oxygen on comets
Space science

First detected oxygen on comets

Comet exploration robot 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko for the first time discovered oxygen exists in the cloud of gas surrounding comets, surprising the world and putting ne…

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
The Sao Chupet probe works again in March
Space science

The Sao Chupet probe works again in March

Europe's Philae space probe can continue its mission to explore the surface of Comet 67P / CG in March after a period of inactivity due to low battery.

December 17, 2018
Earth water does not come from comets
Space science

Earth water does not come from comets

Data from the Rosetta spacecraft and the Philae robot show that comets do not bring water to the earth in the past as the scientific community previously determined.

December 17, 2018