Rosetta and the Philae Mission: An Amazing Story to be Told
Have you heard of " Rosetta " and " Philae ? " Yes, I am talking about the famous interstellar love story of the Philae lander and its partner satellite, Rosetta. It was not just a mission but a story to be told as the Philae lander left an indelible mark in the hearts of people. It is not wrong to call it "the great Rosetta and Philae mission," as it has achieved a few of the biggest milestones in history. They did what no spacecraft had ever done before: orbit a comet and land on it. Its tragic end also fabricates a thriller story that cannot be forgotten. So, let’s dive deep into the mission and understand why we still admire Rosetta’s Philae lander. Landing at the Destined Location Rosetta is a European deep space probe launched in 2004 and consists of the orbiter spacecraft Rosetta and the lander Philae. The goal of the mission, which was designed to make human history in space, was to slingshot the spacecraft around the planet until it finally cau