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Philae’s 2014 landing on Comet 67P marked a first—and an unexpected double bounce

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On Nov. 12, 2014, Europe’s Philae spacecraft reached Comet 67P, but its landing did not go to plan: the probe bounced twice and was lost for nearly two years. The episode became a defining moment in a mission to explore a comet at close range.

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  • Philae’s landing brought a spacecraft to the surface of Comet 67P, making the event a major milestone in comet exploration.
  • The double bounce and subsequent loss of contact underscore the challenges of landing and operating a probe on a comet.

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