High-speed ions make Comet 67P a surprising source of molecular oxygen
There’s a lot of oxygen in space, but not in a form you can breath.
There’s a lot of oxygen in space, but not in a form you can breath.
Humanity’s first attempt to land a robot on a comet didn’t go exactly as planned, but that was no reason not to try again.
Who would have ever thought that a remote, three-legged box the size of a dishwasher would have such a flair for the dramatic?
When you look at a comet like 67P, perhaps hoping for a glimpse of a derelict lander, one of the obvious traits that stand out is how little it resembles other objects we’re used to looking at in the sky.
It’s hard to say goodbye, even if you knew it was coming from the start.
While humanity continues our search for possible life on other planets, it’s important to note that we’re still figuring out the origins of life here on Earth.
It’s summer on comet 67P, and things seem to be heating up a bit.
For an unmanned set of sensors the size of a small refrigerator, the Philae lander has had us on the edge of our seats for months.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, right?