Europe's comet chaser Rosetta reactivated after 2 years of hibernation

The video discusses the Rosetta spacecraft's mission to study comets, which scientists believe can provide insights into the origins of life on Earth. Rosetta orbited Earth and performed a slingshot maneuver around Mars. Due to its distance from the sun, it was put into power-saving mode in 2011, halting communications. The spacecraft is set to be revived on January 20th, with its systems reactivated to continue its mission. As Rosetta nears Comet 67P, it will deploy a lander named Philae to gather data.

Why do scientists believe studying comets is important?

• To explore the sun's surface

• To measure the speed of light

• To find new planets

• To understand the origins of life on Earth

What maneuver did the spacecraft perform after orbiting Earth?

• A direct approach to the Sun

• A landing on the Moon

• A flyby of Venus

• A slingshot around Mars

Why was the Rosetta spacecraft put into power-saving mode?

• It was too far from the sun

• It ran out of fuel

• It was damaged by an asteroid

• It completed its mission

When was the Rosetta spacecraft scheduled to be revived?

• March 3rd

• February 14th

• January 20th

• April 1st

What is the name of the lander that Rosetta will deploy?

• Philae

• Apollo

• Voyager

• Galileo