The xenon connection

Rosetta’s detection of xenon provides the first link between comets and our atmosphere

Cliff collapse in 3D

3D views of a cometary cliff that collapsed during Rosetta’s mission

Once upon a time...

A feature-length compilation of the amazing adventures of Rosetta and Philae

Mission complete

Our comet-chaser Rosetta has concluded its epic mission in a controlled impact with the comet it had been studying for two years

Rosetta’s descent

Closer and closer: image highlights captured during Rosetta’s descent to the comet’s surface

Rosetta’s final hour

Watch how the final stages of Rosetta’s descent to the surface of the comet played out at ESA’s mission control

The journey continues

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

The Rosetta Legacy

What does Rosetta mean to you? A compilation of stories, experiences and creations inspired by the mission

The surprising comet

Unexpected and significant discoveries made by ESA’s Rosetta mission

Comet odyssey

Animation visualising Rosetta’s two-year adventure flying alongside a comet

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Before and after: unique changes spotted on Rosetta’s comet21 March 2017

Before and after: unique changes spotted on Rosetta’s comet21 March 2017 Growing fractures, collapsing cliffs, rolling boulders and moving material burying some features on the comet’s surface while exhuming others are among the remarkable changes documented during Rosetta’s mission.

Collapsing cliff reveals comet’s interior21 March 2017

Collapsing cliff reveals comet’s interior21 March 2017 Rosetta scientists have made the first compelling link between an outburst of dust and gas and the collapse of a prominent cliff, which also exposed the pristine, icy interior of the comet.

Rosetta’s last words: science descending to a comet 15 December 2016

Rosetta’s last words: science descending to a comet 15 December 2016 ESA’s Rosetta completed its incredible mission on 30 September, collecting unprecedented images and data right until the moment of contact with the comet's surface.

Icy surprises at Rosetta's comet 17 November 2016

Icy surprises at Rosetta's comet 17 November 2016 As Rosetta’s comet approached its most active period last year, the spacecraft spotted carbon dioxide ice – never before seen on a comet – followed by the emergence of two unusually large patches of water ice.

Mission complete: Rosetta’s journey ends in daring descent to comet30 September 2016

Mission complete: Rosetta’s journey ends in daring descent to comet30 September 2016 ESA’s historic Rosetta mission has concluded as planned, with the controlled impact onto the comet it had been investigating for more than two years.

How to follow Rosetta’s grand finale28 September 2016

How to follow Rosetta’s grand finale28 September 2016 Rosetta is set to complete its historic mission in a controlled descent to the surface of its comet on 30 September, with the end of mission confirmation predicted to be within 20 minutes of 11:20 GMT (13:20 CEST).

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