Cosmic Milestones
First Landing on a Comet
November 12, 2014Comet 67PRosetta team, Philae team
The Experience
Philae bounced before settling on the comet.
Impact
Primitive solar-system material became accessible in place.
Strategy & Logistics
Built on prior experiments, accumulated knowledge, and sustained preparation.
Cost & Sacrifice
Measured in time, resources, risk, and the consequences carried by those involved.
Milestone
2014
Place
Comet 67P
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