Fascinating: ESA is now preparing the Comet Interceptor mission

The spacecraft will be launched in 2029 into a parking orbit, lying in wait for a suitable target – a pristine comet from the Oort Cloud, or, unlikely but highly appealing, an interstellar object.

➡️ https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Comet_Interceptor

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