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Rosetta's closest approach to comet 67P/C-G, 14 February 2015


Date: 03 February 2015
Satellite: Rosetta
Depicts: Inbound part of flyby orbit up to closest approach on 14 February 2015
Copyright: ESA/C. Carreau

The relative position of Rosetta with Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko at the moment of closest approach on 14 February 2015, when the spacecraft is just 6 km above the comet's larger lobe.

This is a still from the animation showing the manoeuvres for Rosetta's close flyby of the comet.

Last Update: 1 September 2019
14-Apr-2026 10:01 UT

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