Online translation of sending a probe to the comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Finally we waited for it! On November 12, Rosetta will send a probe in a seven-hour flight to the comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
And we will be able to observe this thanks to the live streaming organized by the ESA.

Training and flight schedule

• 19.00 GMT November 11: The beginning of the broadcast. And also the first of several moments when the decision is made to “fly or not fly”
• midnight - 1:30 GMT : Two more crucial moments when the team confirms that the probe is ready for the task.
• 06:00 GMT November 12: The fourth and final decision; last preparatory maneuver.
• 09:03 GMT: Separation of the probe.
• 12:00 GMT: The first data and photos.
• 14:00 GMT: Last preparation before landing.
• 16:00 GMT: Scheduled landing time, plus or minus 15 minutes.