Philae2014 lander released from @ESA_Rosetta spacecraft ahead of #Cometlanding attempt

Philae's descent: riding with the lander

.@Philae2014 lander released from @ESA_Rosetta spacecraft ahead of #Cometlanding attempt http://t.co/TEUECVPAbW pic.twitter.com/ve8r3mJ3eq
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) November 12, 2014

BREAKING: European Space Agency says landing craft separates from Rosetta probe for descent to comet 67P
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 12, 2014

SEPARATION CONFIRMED! Safe journey @Philae2014! pic.twitter.com/dsM5Xaedzp
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014

Due to thruster issue, @Philae2014 will have to rely solely on harpoons & foot screws to anchor it to the comet. pic.twitter.com/DLyaWOYFkx
— SpaceFlight Insider (@SpaceflightIns) November 12, 2014

Curious about the rest of Philae's descent? Check out this ESA infographic. #CometLanding pic.twitter.com/DM8qmMpUlE
— SpaceFlight Insider (@SpaceflightIns) November 12, 2014

While we wait for touchdown, let's take the time to learn more about Philae's science instruments. #CometLanding pic.twitter.com/YPpG54AsDa
— SpaceFlight Insider (@SpaceflightIns) November 12, 2014

Cheers in main control room as @Philae2014 separation confirmed #cometlanding https://t.co/bEK6WZ9psB
— ESA (@esa) November 12, 2014

Philae's target, the Agilkia landing site is located on the comet's head, right above the boulder-shaped indentation. pic.twitter.com/JjFGsUuUKl
— SpaceFlight Insider (@SpaceflightIns) November 12, 2014

Agilkia was selected after panel analyzed #Rosetta data & determined it posed low risks, w/ optimal light for lander. pic.twitter.com/OZ0svJACfs
— SpaceFlight Insider (@SpaceflightIns) November 12, 2014