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Old 01-23-2014, 01:05 PM
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Comet Chasing Probe "Phones Home"

Comet-chasing probe wakes up, calls home - CNN.com

If all goes well, Rosetta will rendezvous with the comet in August and fly with it for two years. Scientists now have to learn how to maneuver the craft around a comet.

"It's flying in a very unusual environment for space flight with gas and dust and not much gravity to keep your obit stable," Ferri said.
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