Comet-Chasing Spacecraft to Awake from Deep-Space Hibernation Soon

Monday, October 14, 2013 - 14:00 in Astronomy & Space

Europe's comet-chasing space probe Rosetta has been hibernating for more than two years, but in January, the spacecraft will be jolted awake to prepare for the climax of its mission. Next year, the spacecraft will finally catch up to its target.

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