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The Rosetta Probe is orbiting this comet as it makes its journey through the solar system.

Europe’s space probe is poised for a trip around the solar system — with a comet

Science

Scientists at the European Space Agency have finally achieved a milestone years in the making. Their Rosetta Probe this week rendezvoused with a comet and will tail it as it makes its journey through the solar system.Scientists at the European Space Agency have finally achieved a milestone years in the making. Their Rosetta Probe this week rendezvoused with a comet and will tail it as it makes its journey through the solar system.

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Marines take lessons from LAPD to fight Taliban

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