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    Follow Rosetta’s finale

    Follow Rosetta’s finale

    How to follow Rosetta’s descent to the comet surface: times and livestream details
    Celebrate Rosetta science

    Celebrate Rosetta science

    Replay: Rosetta science experts present the key discoveries made at the comet
    20 hours to go

    20 hours to go

    Operations image of the week: Clock in ESA’s mission control counts down to Rosetta’s comet impact on Friday
    Once upon a time…

    Once upon a time…

    After more than two years at the comet, Rosetta is preparing for her final descent on 30 September
    The journey continues

    The journey continues

    Once again, the lines between science fiction and science fact blur in this epilogue to the short film, Ambition
    Black hole Sunday

    Black hole Sunday

    Technology image of the week: A simulated black hole appears at the location of Sunday's ESA Open Day in the Netherlands
    Clean house

    Clean house

    Human spaceflight and robotic exploration image of the week: Testing antibacterial smart materials on the International Space Station
    A universe to explore

    A universe to explore

    ESA is exploring Earth’s immediate surroundings, from low orbit with the International Space Station to the Moon, Mars and beyond
    Ariane: quality boost

    Ariane: quality boost

    Ariane 5’s rocket booster is the largest in Europe. Test firings demonstrate the motor’s capabilities and qualify improvements in design to guarantee Europe’s access to space
    Hang out with Rosetta

    Hang out with Rosetta

    Watch replay of ESA Hangout with mission experts ahead of Rosetta’s grand #CometLanding finale
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