Final destination: Ma’at region
▻http://blogs.esa.int/rosetta/2016/07/21/final-destination-maat-region
The decision has been made for the location of #Rosetta’s controlled impact on #Comet_67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on 30 September 2016, ending the mission. The spacecraft will target Ma’at, a region hosting some active pits on the small #comet lobe. This region has been chosen for its scientific potential and taking into account key operational constraints involved in executing the descent. The expected time for #rosetta's contact with the surface of the comet is approximately 12:30 CEST / 10:30 UTC. More details on the timeline and likely data to be taken during the descent will follow shortly.