BOUNCE-DOWN ON THE SURFACE OF A COMET

BOUNCE-DOWN ON THE SURFACE OF A COMET

ESA's Rosetta spacecraft dropped its lander, Philae, onto the surface of Comet 67P yesterday. Because the lander's harpoons did not latch onto the comet's surface, however, there is a good chance that Philae bounced before settling down. ESA plans to issue an update with pictures early Thursday, Nov. 13th.