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Which spacecraft first landed on a comet?
Quick Answer
The European Space Agency’s Philae lander became the first spacecraft to land on a comet in 2014. It touched down on comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko after separating from the Rosetta orbiter.
The Full Story
Philae made the first landing on a comet when it touched down on 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko on 12 November 2014. It was delivered by ESA’s Rosetta spacecraft after a ten-year journey through the inner Solar System. The landing was challenging because comet gravity is extremely weak, so Philae bounced before settling in a shaded location. Even so, it returned important data on the comet’s surface and composition.
Key Facts
1.First comet landing: 12 November 2014
2.Target comet: 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko
3.Mission carrier: Rosetta
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