Yay, Rosetta is in orbit!

Here is a stunning photo, taken today, of the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

Surface of the comet taken by Rosetta on 6 August 2014.

And here is one taken three days ago, showing the whole comet:

The comet photographed on 3 August 2014 by Rosetta.

Hearty congratulations to all the project scientists and technicians. This is a terrific achievement, and there is lots more fantastic science to come!