Comets
We Land on a Comet Today! Updates on Philae’s Progress
Anticipation is intense as the Philae lander free-falls to the surface of Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko this morning. The final "Go" for separation from…
Better than Bieber, Rosetta’s Comet Sings Strange, Seductive Song
Tune in to the song of Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko Scientists can't figure exactly why yet, but Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko has been singing since…
Philae Ready to Take Flying Leap to Historic Comet Landing (Coverage Information)
We are now in the final hours before Rosetta’s Philae lander is released to attempt a first-ever landing on a…
‘Naked’ Comets Could Expose Solar System’s Ancient Origin Story
What's a comet that doesn't look like a comet? The question sounds contradictory, but astronomers believe these objects exist. As…
How Does Rosetta’s Comet Compare with Alpine Mountains?
There have been some cool visualizations showing the size of the nucleus of the target comet of ESA's Rosetta mission…
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Mind-blowing Meteor Shower on Mars During Comet Flyby, Say NASA Scientists
"Thousands of meteors per hour would have been visible — truly astounding to the human eye." That's Nick Schneider's description…
A Comet’s Tale – Rosetta’s Philae, Five Days from Touchdown
In the recently released Rosetta short film called "Ambition", the master begins a story to his apprentice - "Once upon…
Curiosity Rover Sees a Pixel’s-Worth of Comet Siding Spring
When Comet Siding Spring skimmed just 84,500 miles from Mars last month, NASA's Opportunity and Curiosity Rovers - along with several…
How Dust Lightens Up The ‘Dark Side’ Of Rosetta’s Comet
How do you see a side of a comet that is usually shrouded in darkness? For the plucky scientists using…
Comet Landing Countdown: Why ‘Agilkia’ Is The New Name For Philae Touchdown Site
After sifting through 8,000 entries in multiple languages -- even in Esperanto! -- the contest to name Philae's landing site…