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Rosetta

A space probe built by the European Space Agency to perform a detailed study of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. It was the first mission to orbit and land on a comet.

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Name
Rosetta
Slug
rosetta
Status
completed

Details

Description
A space probe built by the European Space Agency to perform a detailed study of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. It was the first mission to orbit and land on a comet.
End Date
2016-09-30
Outcome
Success - Detailed study of Comet 67P and first soft landing on a comet nucleus by the Philae lander.
Program
Horizon 2000
Start Date
2004-03-02

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Creation Time
4/26/2026, 2:18:56 PM
Updated Time
4/26/2026, 2:18:56 PM

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  • Organization Id
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    Role
    Lead