The European lander Philae has once again contacted Earth after more than two weeks of silence.
Philae now on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko once again sent data to its Rosetta mothership.
Philae has had a rough start to its' cometary exploration mission. When it arrived at comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko, aboard the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft, drift off course for two hours before a rough landing in a shadier spot. This ment less power to its solar panels which may explain why Philae went quiet for months.
It wasn't until the comet drew closer to the sun that Philae chould get in touch with Rosetta on June 13, then falling silent once more on June 24. However, a transmission on July 9 confirmed Philae was working.
The lander is now ready for work 186 million miles from Earth as the comet makes its closest approach to the sun.
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