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Philae lander reveals stunning, unsettling view of comet

First images and data suggest Rosetta mission probe will have problems operating fully

panoramic view of Philae's landing spot

A LOOK AROUND This 360-degree view from Rosetta’s lander is a composite of images of Philae’s surroundings on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Parts of the robot’s landing gear are visible in some of the frames.

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By Ashley Yeager

- More than 2 years ago

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DARMSTADT, GERMANY — Philae may be in a tough spot, literally.