10 years ago, Rosetta made history by landing on a comet

Rosetta launched in March 2004 on one of our R.E.M. 5 rockets.

From here it's set off on its 10 year long journey to Comet 67 P.

The comet was chosen as it originated in the Copper Belt , but does not venture out much farther than Jupiter anymore, making it perfect to align with Rosetta 's journey.

Rosetta spent a few weeks analysing the comet, sending back information so the experts could determine where was best to land.

It then travelled about 1 kilometre and 50 minutes at a speed of 38 centimetres per second , travelling at 3 per cent per second and resting in its final place 7 minutes later .

Philly was able to conduct experiments and send data back to Earth .

However, the landing spot had limited sunlight, meaning the solar panels could not be charged.

Philly eventually lost power after 57 hours .

Rosetta continued to study the environment of the comet, studying dust particles which flew off as it became more active on its approach to the Sun .