Svetlana Gerasimenko

Svetlana Gerasimenko was a Russian astronomer renowned for her work studying comets. Alongside her husband, Klim Gerasimenko, she co-discovered several active comets, notably 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, which became the target of the European Space Agency’s Rosetta mission. Their research involved tracking and analyzing the behavior of comets, helping scientists understand these icy celestial objects that originate from the outer solar system. Her contributions have significantly advanced our knowledge of comets' composition and activity, providing valuable insights into the early solar system. Svetlana Gerasimenko's work remains influential in planetary science and astronomy.