Mission to a Comet Flashcards
1
Q
For how long did the “Rosetta” get launched for?
A
10 years
2
Q
Who launched the “Rosetta”?
A
ESA
3
Q
What feat is the ESA trying to pull off?
A
They will try to land the probe on a comet.
4
Q
What is a comet?
A
A dirty ball of dust and ice that orbit the sun.
5
Q
Why do scientists want to learn more about comets?
A
They’re remains created the solar system 4.5 billion years ago.
6
Q
What was the “Rosetta” named after? Why?
A
It was named after the Rosetta Stone because the Rosetta Stone helped unlock secrets of Egypt, just like the “Rosetta” will help scientists unlock a new understanding of the solar system’s history.`
7
Q
When did the “Rosetta” launch? When did it go into hibernation and wake up?
A
- 2004
- June 2011
- January 2014
