Tag: Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Rosetta flight director Andrea Accomazzo says an unexpected glitch during the power-up of the Philae comet lander should not affect plans to release the probe Wednesday for a daring descent and touchdown on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

Philae’s target — named Agilkia — is seen above the boulder-filled depression near the top of this image of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Image credit: ESA/Rosetta/NAVCAM DARMSTADT, Germany — This week marks the pinnacle of the professional careers of many scientists, when the European Space Agency plans to put down a three-legged robotic lander on a comet,…