Rosetta spacecraft captures image of comet relieving gas

A European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft captured an image that might blow you away. Taken from a distance of only 16 miles, Rosetta spacecraft's NAVCAM caught comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko releasing gas.

Four photos of the comet were taken and put together to provide another unique look at comet 67P up close. The focal point of the image shows what appears to be space gas emitting from the 2.5-mile wide neck of the comet. Defined pores and cracks are clearly seen on the comet's surface.