We just got word that the Philae probe has successfully become the first spacecraft to ever land on a comet.
This live stream from the European Space Agency provides a look-in at the scientists operating the groundbreaking probe.
For more, check out our article on the mission or watch the video below: The unprecedented attempt to land on a comet, explained in 3 minutes.
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