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‘Hello Earth! Can you hear me?’: Europe’s Philae comet lander wakes up
The European Space Agency says the comet probe Philae has woken up seven months after scientists lost contact.
Comet probe ‘sniffed’ organic molecules that are basis of life on Earth
European comet lander Philae “sniffed” organic molecules containing the carbon element that is the basis of life on Earth before its primary...
Made it! Comet lander phones home just before battery gives out
Robot probe Philae has gone to sleep, having lost battery power with it’s energy-generating solar panels in the shadow of a comet cliff.
Comet probe in race against time to crown stellar victory lap
Europe’s comet probe Philae uploaded a slew of science data to Earth Friday, ending a nailbiting wait by mission controllers who feared it would...
Philae probe drills into comet as battery life nears its end
Scientists say the Philae lander has begun drilling into its comet - although battery issues may stop them obtaining data.
Europe set to make space history with comet landing
One of the biggest gambles in space history comes to a climax on Wednesday when Europe attempts to make the first-ever landing on a comet.
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