Did you know that ESA’s Philae lander has detached itself from the Rosetta satellite just a few hours ago (09:35 CET) and is currently in the process of landing on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenk? You can watch the event live above!
If everything goes according to plan, the probe should land on 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenk at around 11:02 EST (08:02 PST)
This is an historic event, do not miss it!
Edit: Be sure to follow the Philae Lander on Twitter where real-time updates are being posted as I’m writing this!
It’s me… landing on a comet & feeling good! MT @ESA_Rosetta: I see you too! #CometLanding pic.twitter.com/DjU0J1Ey4H
— Philae Lander (@Philae2014) November 12, 2014
.@philae2014’s first postcard just after separation – it’s of me!
#CometLanding
Credit: ESA/Rosetta/Philae/CIVA pic.twitter.com/OXJwGunL3V
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014