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Spacecraft Orbits Comet for First Time

CONGRATULATIONS

After decade-long chase.

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The Rosetta spacecraft on Wednesday became the first to orbit a comet after chasing one billions of miles over 10 years. "Thruster burn complete. Rosetta has arrived at comet 67P.

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