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The Planetary Society Applauds ESA, Celebrates Philae Landing
For Immediate Release
November 12, 2014
Contact
Erin Greeson
Phone: +1-626-793-5100
Pasadena, CA (November 12, 2014) -- In response to today's historic successful Philae landing, the space science community's first landing on a comet, The Planetary Society issued the following statement from director of science and technology Bruce Betts.
"The first comet landing is a historic space exploration accomplishment with great science potential," said Planetary Society director of science and technology Dr. Bruce Betts. "On behalf of The Planetary Society and all our members, congratulations to ESA and to the Philae and Rosetta teams for making the stuff of dreams come true."
Senior editor Emily Lakdawalla is reporting on location in Darmstadt, Germany, at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC). For real-time reporting and mission updates, visit Emily Lakdawalla's Planetary Society Blog and follow her on Twitter @elakdawalla.
About The Planetary Society
The Planetary Society is the world's largest and most influential space interest organization. Founded in 1980 by astronomer Carl Sagan with Bruce Murray and Louis Friedman of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit is led today by CEO Jenn Vaughn and championed by Chief Ambassador Bill Nye. Members and donors fund programs in science and technology, public outreach, and advocacy. This work advances the exploration of space, the search for life beyond Earth, and the defense of our planet from dangerous asteroids and comets. Learn more at planetary.org.
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