NASA Mission Cosmic Event
Halley's Comet Return
July 28, 2061 at 12:00 AM UTC
Mission Overview
The most famous periodic comet in history will return to the inner solar window. Last seen in 1986, its 2061 appearance will be much better positioned for observers on Earth.
Mission Gallery
Comet Halley
Astronaut George Nelson working on Comet Halley Active monitoring program
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