The analysis of the most recent information that the Philae robot sent to Earth reveals the existence of organic molecules in comet Thcouri.
The Philae robot and reconnected with its Rosetta probe, became a bank information since it is contacted Tchouri the comet. It has indeed sent information revealing the existence of organic molecules on Thcouri who would have organic debris trapped in ice for millennia. For since the Tchouri core is made of ice.
An total, 16 different organic compounds including 4 outstanding, were discovered by Philae. A revolution since several are precursors of life and have never yet been found on other comets. According to experts, this discovery is a breakthrough in understanding the origin of life on earth. “By way of illustration, there are methyl and acetone, precursors of sugars and amino acids that are essential for life,” said Professor Bibring.
This discovery confirms that a comet or comets are indeed at the origin of life on earth. According Bibring teacher who is “convinced that we Philae will significantly advance the origin of life,” “the four molecules detected on the comet enter a string of chemical evolution can lead to the formation of basic building blocks life. “
Arriving Nov. 12, the robot was able to run for 60 hours before sleep, for lack of sufficient sunlight to recharge its solar batteries. It took the comet approached the sun for her to wake up on June 13 after seven months of hibernation.
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