The comet’s unusual distinct dual-lobe shape has been a mystery since its initial discovery, and holds clues as to its formation

The comet’s unusual distinct dual-lobe shape has been a mystery since its initial discovery, and holds clues as to its formation
Rosetta flew through the bow shock before it had fully formed, offering a unique perspective on comets in the Solar System
Sophie Allan at the National Space Centre looks at whether astronauts can land on the surface of comets – our Solar System’s travelling space snowballs
On the second anniversary of Rosetta’s conclusion, astronomers look back on what was learnt and what’s still to come
The last installment includes the iconic images of finding lander Philae and the orbiter’s final descent to Comet 67P’s surface
New research into the formation of Pluto explores the idea that the dwarf planet was originally formed from ancient comets
Computer simulations, combined with data from the Rosetta spacecraft, demonstrate that the comet could have been created after the formation of our Solar System
There was one last surprise in store for the camera team, who managed to reconstruct the final telemetry packets into a sharp shot
A Caltech scientist has just figured out how gaseous oxygen is produced on Comet 67P, based on data collected by Rosetta’s Philae lander in 2014
Check out the final moments of the comet chaser – in pictures
The spacecraft will join lander Philae on the surface of Comet 67P, bringing its 13 year mission to a close
In the three months centred around 67P’s closest approach to the Sun, the spacecraft’s cameras captured 34 outbursts
The team behind the Rosetta mission report exclusively for All About Space on how the comet chaser has solved the mystery of the Solar System
The thrilling mission will culminate with a descent on 30 September towards a region of active pits on 67P’s ‘head’
The comet chaser has unexpectedly captured a dramatic eruption that may have been triggered by a landslide
Detailed analysis of data collected by the ESA mission show that they are the ancient leftovers of early Solar System formation
We reveal the nation’s favourite space discoveries of all time in our 50th issue
The spacecraft has revealed a surprisingly large region around its host comet devoid of any magnetic field.
Silent since its last call to mother ship seven months ago, the lander is facing conditions on Comet 67P from which it is unlikely to recover
The mission to Jupiter has broken the record to become humanity’s most distant solar-powered emissary