How to Catch a Comet
The team is at mission control as the Rosetta probe catches up with the comet it has been chasing across the solar system and prepares to send out a lander.
The team goes behind the scenes at mission control for the critical point of the most ambitious space project of the decade. The European Space Agency's Rosetta probe finally catches up with the comet it has been chasing across the solar system for ten years and prepares to send out a lander armed with drills and harpoons for a daredevil attempt to hitch a ride.
With the latest images revealing that it may even be two comets stuck together, Dr Chris Lintott is on hand in Germany with updates from the mission team on this unparalleled challenge, whilst Dr Maggie Aderin- Pocock reveals the instruments that the lander is carrying.
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How can I photograph a comet?
Duration: 02:47
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Spot Comet C2014 E2-Jacques in August 2014
Duration: 01:18
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Revealing the secrets of comet dust
Duration: 04:03
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Igor Dvorkin
Earth Signals
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Jean Sibelius
At The Castle Gate
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Bob Bradley, Matt Sanchez & Steve Dymond
Public Demand
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Paul Mottram
Mystical Kingdom
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Philip Guyler
Quirky Sleuth
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Dan Skinner & Adam Skinner
Anti-gravity
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Paul Mottram
Patiently
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David Tobin, Jeffery Scott Meegan & Malcolm Edmonstone
Adventurer
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Igor Dvorkin & Ellie Kidd
Guarded Secrets
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Philip Guyler
Far Reaches
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Sandra Lawrence
Comet Chaser
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Lintott |
| Presenter | Maggie Aderin-Pocock |
| Series Producer | Alex Freeman |
| Executive Producer | Jonathan Renouf |
Broadcasts
- Sun 10 Aug 2014 23:00
- Wed 13 Aug 2014 19:30
- Thu 14 Aug 2014 01:00
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