By TIME Video
The first human probe to land on a comet went dark Friday night while sending data back to the European Space Agency.
In an online statement, the head of operations for the probe said, “this machine performed magnificently under tough conditions, and we can be fully proud of the incredible scientific success Philae has delivered.”
The probe lost power after bouncing into a shady area of the comet during its landing. Before losing power, the Philae accomplished about 80% of its scheduled observations.
Philae could soon regain power if its solar panels are able to pick up enough sunlight.
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