Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko is a small celestial body, primarily made of ice and dust, that orbits the Sun. Discovered in 1969, it gained significant attention when the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission traveled to study it closely. In 2014, Rosetta deployed a lander called Philae, which successfully touched down on its surface. The comet is known for its distinctive, lobed shape and dynamic activity as it approaches the Sun, releasing gas and dust that form a glowing coma and tail. Studying this comet helps scientists understand the early solar system and the origins of water and organic compounds on Earth.