Astronomers Say Comet 67P May Be Home To Microbial Life

  • 9 years ago
Two astronomers examining the findings of Philae and its mother ship Rosetta say there's compelling evidence that the comet is hosting microbial life.

When the exploratory craft Philae landed on the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, it sparked a sense of wonder and imagination among many.


Astronomers Chandra Wickramasinghe and Max Willis examining the findings of Philae and its mother ship Rosetta say there's compelling evidence that the comet is hosting microbial life. 


The case for alien life is being made based in part on observations of the celestial body’s crust.


Comet 67P’s icy surface is covered in a black organic material, which is somehow regenerated afte

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