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One of the most exciting aspects of the Rosetta mission was its deployment of a lander named Philae. Launched on November 12, 2014, the Philae lander was designed to descend onto the surface of the comet and perform on-site scientific experiments. The descent lasted about seven hours, during which the lander navigated the challenging terrain of the comet.
Philae's Design and Landing:
Equipped with three landing legs, the soft-landing craft was engineered to stabilize itself on uneven and unpredictable terrain.
It features small rockets to assist in lowering and gentle descent.
Anchors and hooks were deployed to secure the lander to the comet’s surface, preventing it from bouncing away.
Large screws on the legs help lock the lander into the ground securely.