Key Maneuvers Undertaken by Rosetta:
Earth Gravity Assist
Date: March 4, 2005
The first maneuver took advantage of Earth's gravity to increase Rosetta's speed on its journey through the solar system.
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Date: February 25, 2007
Rosetta performed a close flyby of Mars, using the planet's gravitational force to slingshot itself further into space.
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Date: August 6, 2014
After a series of planned maneuvers, Rosetta entered orbit around the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, marking a historic achievement.
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