The comet lander Philae fell silent when its batteries drained . Scientists are confident communication can resume when sun warms the spacecraft . Rosetta will continue to orbit Comet 67P into 2015 as it tracks around the sun . The Rosetta orbiter mission will continue to track Comet 67P on its journey around the sun in the coming months but after the final transmission from Philae , the lander mission appeared to be over . Comment:
The comet lander Philae fell silent when its batteries drained . Scientists are confident communication can resume when sun warms the spacecraft . Rosetta will continue to orbit Comet 67P into 2015 as it tracks around the sun . Comment: