Comet Photobombs Philae Lander’s Selfie From Rosetta Mission

In space, no one can hear you sneak up behind their selfie.

Dan Van Winkle

Published: Sep 11, 2014 06:15 pm

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#Selfie at #67P – @philae2014’s CIVA camera snapped my solar array in front of the comet :-) http://t.co/RDjiNfGyMw pic.twitter.com/H9kJEdW5Va

— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) September 10, 2014

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Back off, comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko! Philae is an amazing piece of technology and it was trying to take a picture of itself! Stop photobombing him. You’re just a giant hunk of rock falling through space! OK, fine. You’re a giant, beautiful, scientifically relevant… you know what? All is forgiven. This picture is amazing.

ESA scientists are currently still deciding on a safe spot on the comet, and then Philae will be able to make its historic landing on its surface. The location is expected to be announced next week.

(via Discovery News)

Previously in the Rosetta mission

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Dan Van Winkle

Dan Van Winkle (he) is an editor and manager who has been working in digital media since 2013, first at now-defunct Geekosystem (RIP), and then at The Mary Sue starting in 2014, specializing in gaming, science, and technology. Outside of his professional experience, he has been active in video game modding and development as a hobby for many years. He lives in North Carolina with Lisa Brown (his wife) and Liz Lemon (their dog), both of whom are the best, and you will regret challenging him at Smash Bros.