The first clear comet surface images of mankind

On November 12, the first probe in the history of aerospace industry successfully landed on a comet. Marking an extremely special milestone, helping scientists have more data to understand the formation of the universe at a very early age.

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Recently, the probe Philae sent the first images of the comet that it just landed. Including pictures of the landing process of the probe.

Photo taken from Philae before landing on the comet surface.

Detailed images of the surface of comets.

This is the result of the 10-year project expected by the European Space Agency ESA. 10 years ago ESA launched the Rosetta spacecraft with the aim of approaching comets named 67P / Churyumox-Gerasimenko. So far, it has approached the trajectory of comets and collected a lot of images of the comet.

At the same time, the Philae amphibious ship located inside the Rosetta spacecraft was prepared for the mission to reach the comet. Then on November 12, Philae successfully landed on the comet's surface with more than 7 hours to land, one of the most difficult operations ever.

The Philae lander will have two and a half days to collect data and specimens to study the material composition of comets. Scientists believe that comets are likely to collide with Earth to create water and some other essential substances.

Reference: Business Insider