Rosetta Probe
A Robot's Mission to Catch a Comet
Rosetta isn?t the first probe that?s been sent to study comets, but it?s the most successful as the first spacecraft to closely observe a comet as it approaches the sun. For 10 years, Rosetta moved around the solar system, just so it could finally meet up with the right comet and release a lander to further study it. Readers learn about Rosetta?s incredible journey from just an idea to a fascinating robot with solar-charging batteries and other special features. From full-color diagrams of Rosetta to informative sidebars about the probe?s findings, readers are sure to enjoy this book?s STEM content.
