article_snippet.sent: Rosetta, meanwhile, is continuing to orbit and study the comet.
article_snippet.sent: And with the comet becoming more active as the comet approaches the sun, these next few months are providing the best opportunity yet to study the comet - but it is not without risk.
article_snippet.sent: ‘the comet is getting super exciting,’ said Esa’s Rosetta project scientist Dr Matt Taylor in The Times.
article_snippet.sent: It is getting closer and closer over the next few months, with It point of closest approach taking place in August.
article_snippet.sent: As It becomes more active, Rosetta has a fantastic opportunity to sweep through the increasingly large jets and gather data.
article_snippet.sent: As the comet gets closer to the sun, scientists will also be hoping to hear from the Philae lander on the surface.
article_snippet.sent: Now, as the comet approaches the sun, the comet is hoped that solar rays will recharge Philae’s batteries and bring Philae back to life.
article_snippet.sent: On 14 April they will make another attempt to get in contact - and, if it stirs from it slumber, Philae will have a fantastic opportunity to study the comet as Philae reaches peak activity.
article_snippet.sent: The next few months are certain to be an exciting time, though - not just for Philae, but for the orbiting Rosetta spacecraft as well.
highlights_snippet.sent: Rosetta will make passes through comet geysers in the coming months .