Perfect sight: Rosetta cameras track asteroid target

On 14 August, Rosetta conducted a successful trajectory correction manoeuvre using data obtained from the Agency's first-ever optical tracking of an asteroid target, (2867) Steins. Images from the spacecraft's cameras were used to calculate the asteroid's location and optimise its trajectory for fly-by next month.

Link: http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMC9R6UWJF_index_0.html

Time: 18. Aug. 2008

Feed: ESA Top News

Topics: asteroid, cameras, rosetta, target