The Rosetta probe has been in space for almost 10 years, and it's just about to get down to business. First, it has to wake up from an 18 month nap. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on ...

One year since Philae made its historic landing on a comet, mission teams remain hopeful for renewed contact with the lander Meanwhile they are also looking ahead to next year’s grand finale: making a ...

Then, the validity of the simulation model is verified by tests. These tests are carried out on the air-floating platform. The landing accelerations are measured by acceleration sensors. The landing ...