Artist's impression of Philae descending to the surface of comet 67P/CG. Credits: ESA/ATG medialab

Artist’s impression of Philae descending to the surface of comet 67P/CG.
Credits: ESA/ATG medialab

The Philae Control Team at the Lander Control Centre (DLR/Cologne) have completed a final check and verification of the lander’s health.

The GO was given at 02:35 GMT/ 03:35 CET.

Following a short manoeuvre set for 06:30 UTC / 07:30 CET, the final GO for separation will be made around 07:35 UTC/08:35 CET.