Space probe to land on a comet – APR PRESS

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In this, scientists have decided for the first time

Scientists defined landing lander “Fila” with interplanetary research probe “Rosetta” comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko, reports Trend. APR PRESS referring to the European Space Agency.

The device sits at the head of the comet, at which conventionally called J.

According to scientists, in the vicinity of the planned landing interplanetary spacecraft can find a lot of interesting material for research.

to work out a backup plan and landing on a comet, point C, which is on the “body” of the comet.

Recall probe “Rosetta” was launched by ESA in March 2004 on a rocket “Ariane”. The orbit of a comet for the first time brought the spacecraft. The last two and a half years, almost all of the device were turned off to save energy. In January of this year, “Rosetta” returned to active mode.

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