Philae Lander
The exact 100-kilogram Philae lander separated from Rosetta on November 12, 2014, touched Comet 67P three times after its anchoring system failed, settled at Abydos, and returned the first in-situ measurements from a comet surface.
Identity
- Aliases
- Rosetta landerPhilae comet lander
- Name
- Philae Lander
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The exact 100-kilogram Philae lander separated from Rosetta on November 12, 2014, touched Comet 67P three times after its anchoring system failed, settled at Abydos, and returned the first in-situ measurements from a comet surface.
- First Flight Date
- 2004-03-02
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 17, 2026 at 02:50:14 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 17, 2026 at 02:50:14 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 2014-11-12
- Search Name
- Philae Lander Rosetta lander Philae comet lander
- Vehicle Code
- Philae