Perfect sight: Rosetta cameras track asteroid target
Monday, August 18, 2008 - 10:56
in Astronomy & Space
On 14 August, Rosetta conducted a successful trajectory correction manoeuvre using data obtained from the Agency's first-ever optical tracking of an asteroid target, (2867) Steins. Images from the spacecraft's cameras were used to calculate the asteroid's location and optimise its trajectory for fly-by next month.