Scientists say comet lander Philae may have moved after losing contact

The Philae spacecraft which landed on a comet last year may have shifted position, making it harder to communicate with the probe, scientists said.

Scientists say comet lander Philae may have moved after losing contact

The Philae spacecraft which landed on a comet last year may have shifted position, making it harder to communicate with the probe, scientists said.

The European Space Agency said it has not received data from the lander since July 9.

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