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NASA's second comet-studying mission will lift off this week.
by Elesa Janke
Set for a July 3 launch, NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour, or CONTOUR, will soon
provide scientists with the first in-depth study of the behavior and evolution
of multiple comets as they race toward the sun. CONTOUR will visit at least
two comets, comparing their differences and similarities while examining the
nucleus of each.
One of two NASA missions dedicated to exploring comets (along with Stardust,
which will bring a samp
by Elesa Janke
Set for a July 3 launch, NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour, or CONTOUR, will soon
provide scientists with the first in-depth study of the behavior and evolution
of multiple comets as they race toward the sun. CONTOUR will visit at least
two comets, comparing their differences and similarities while examining the
nucleus of each.
One of two NASA missions dedicated to exploring comets (along with Stardust,
which will bring a samp