Philae 'awake' after seven months

The first spacecraft to land on a comet has sent its first messages back to Earth, seven months after it was feared lost forever.

Philae 'awake' after seven monthsPhilae 'awake' after seven months

Philae 'awake' after seven months

The first spacecraft to land on a comet has sent its first messages back to Earth, seven months after it was feared lost forever.

Australian engineer Warwich Holmes helped to build, test and launch the Philae lander.

He's told Brianna Roberts scientists feared Philae's mission could be over, after it landed awkwardly on the comet last November.

(Click on the audio tab above to hear the full interview)

 


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