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Comet Interceptor artist’s illustration

Comet Interceptor artist’s illustration
Comet Interceptor artist’s illustration ESA’s Comet Interceptor, developed in collaboration with JAXA, will be the first mission to target a pristine comet from the outer Solar System. After launch, it will wait in space until a suitable comet approaches, then release two small probes to capture multi-angle observations during a close flyby. ESA