Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
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About this launch
Rosetta is a space probe built by the ESA, along with Philae, its lander, it intends to survery and study comet 67P/Churyumov-Garasimenko.
Where to watch
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Launch window and padGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Site
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Rocket and boosterAriane 5 G+
- Vehicle
- Ariane 5 G+
Ariane 5 G+: specs, record and next flights → Arianespace: all its launches →
MissionRobotic Exploration · Helio-N/A
Robotic Exploration · Helio-N/A
In the news1 article · latest from NASA
Headlines via the Spaceflight News API.
What it put in orbit2 catalogued objects, 1 of them satellites
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSETTA 2004-006A | Payload | orbits the Sun | |
| ARIANE 5 R/B 2004-006B | Rocket body | orbits the Sun |
COSPAR ID 2004-006. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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