TED: How to land on a comet | Fred Jansen

The video discusses the Rosetta mission, which aimed to escort and land a probe on a comet. It covers the formation of the solar system, the characteristics of comets, and the significance of studying them. The development and journey of the Rosetta mission are detailed, highlighting its historic achievements, such as being the first to orbit and land on a comet. The video also explains the navigation and mapping techniques used, as well as the scientific discoveries made during the mission.

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