The Rosetta spacecraft sent on a collision course with comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko – Ntgi

the Rosetta Probe completes its space mission that lasted nearly 12 years. Spacecraft 2 was in orbit around comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko and follow it for 6 billion kilometers, becoming the first space probe that was able to enter the orbit of the cosmic body.

the European space Agency decided to complete the mission, as the comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko, orbit of which works Rosetta approaching the edge of the Solar system. There is a battery of a spacecraft no longer can be charged from solar energy.

Recall that in 2014 the Rosetta was launched on the surface of the comet module Philae to collect samples. This was the first such operation in the history of earth science. Because of this, the professionals found on the surface of the comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko oxygen and molecules of organic compounds.

the European space Agency reported that according to scientists, a collision with a comet must occur the day September 30 at 10:40 GMT (13:40 Moscow time).

the impact of the Rosetta with the comet’s surface in real time can be observed НТВ.Ru that will broadcast live this event.