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Title:
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Rosetta : the remarkable story of Europe's comet explorer
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Authors:
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Peter Bond, Author
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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New York, NY : Springer, 2020
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Series:
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Springer-Praxis books in space exploration
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-3-030-60719-7
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Format:
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xiv, 403 p. / col. ill. / 24 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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QB721
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Subjects:
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Churyumov-Gerasimenko comet
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Comets--Observations
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Rosetta (Spacecraft)
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Description:
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In 2014, Rosetta became the first mission to orbit a comet and to deploy a lander onto its surface. This is the story of ESA's pioneering comet explorer, following the mission from its initial inception to its historic touchdown.
Read along as the Rosetta orbiter and its lander, Philae, evolve over the years, overcoming early mission hurdles before embarking on their one-way, decade-long voyage to a comet. See how the saga then culminates with Rosetta and Philae at last unveiling their icy target and achieving an unprecedented touchdown on its surface.
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Format :
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In print
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