• Question: What are your thoughts on the Rosetta robotic space probe built and launched by the European Space Agency to make test on the comet, do you think it's a good idea?

    Asked by Hannah to George on 17 Nov 2014.
    • Photo: George Ryall

      George Ryall answered on 17 Nov 2014:


      I think it’s an excellent idea, then again part of the Ptolemy instrument on Philae was engineered at RAL, where I work, so I would say that. The mission has pushed at the boundaries of human ability and has the potential to uncover the origins of our solar system.

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