After a ten-year journey, Rosetta and Philae finally reached their destination: Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko.
Rosetta spent many weeks studying the comet and sending information back to Earth. But where was Philae going to land?
The whole world was watching last week as Rosetta and Philae prepared for their biggest challenge yet:
If you're looking for someone new to follow on Twitter, both Rosetta and Philae have their own Twitter accounts and communicate regularly, and Space also checks in on them both!:
Dear @ESA & @esaoperations I'll take care of @Philae2014 while it sleeps! @ESA_Rosetta will also watch over! #CometLanding Love, #SPACE
— ✨The Solar System✨ (@The_SolarSystem) November 15, 2014
Good thinking to wear a yellow hat and wave a flag @philae2014 - much easier to see you ;) #CometLanding pic.twitter.com/WwdGbW4HhR
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 13, 2014
Well done my friend! RT @Philae2014: Touchdown! My new address: 67P! #CometLanding
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014
.@Philae2014 :) My back is chilly now you’ve left, but I'm in a better position to watch you now. Send me a postcard! #CometLanding
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014
