article_snippet: It took more than ten years to reach the icy comet, and on the way It flew past Mars and two asteroids.
article_snippet: On 6 August 2014 It entered orbit around the icy comet, beginning a series of complex manoeuvres to get the best views possible.
article_snippet: This small probe bounced twice on the comet's surface before coming to rest.
article_snippet: Although Philae's landing did not go as planned, This small probe was still able to complete more than 90 per cent of the science This small probe was intended to do before This small probe main batteries died, sending This small probe to sleep.
article_snippet: The location of the lander is currently unknown.
article_snippet: The location of the lander is thought to be in partial shadow near a cliff but, as the icy comet approaches the sun, the additional light may charge the additional light solar panels enough for the lander to wake up.
article_snippet: Rosetta, meanwhile, is continuing Rosetta mission around the icy comet.
article_snippet: The closest approach took place at 12:41 GMT over the Imhotep region on the icy comet's large lobe.
article_snippet: Rosetta is now moving out for a far view of the icy comet – Rosetta will reach a distance of about 160 miles (255km) from the comet centre tomorrow.
highlights_snippet: Rosetta passed just four miles (6 km) from the surface of the icy comet .
  