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Detected organic molecules by Philae: Comet Landing

November 19, 2014 at 03:05 clock Updated GMT

The Philae lander has detected organic molecules on the surface of the comet, scientists have confirmed.

"Organic", the carbon is the basis of life on Earth and may provide clues to the chemical ingredients, our planet will be delivered at the beginning of his story.

Professor David Southwood was the European Space Agency, was, as the Rosetta mission started.

He told the BBC: "We are really the return to the origins of our solar system."

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