Rosetta correctly lined up for critical Mars swingby

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Artistacutes impression of Rosetta at Mars. Credits: ESA - C.Carreau
Artist's impression of Rosetta at Mars. Credits: ESA - C.Carreau

ESA mission controllers have confirmed Rosetta is on track for a critical 250-km Mars swingby on 25 February. Engineers have started final preparations for the delicate operation, which includes an eclipse, a signal blackout, precise navigation and complex ground tracking.


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