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Philae comet lander finally wakes up 'from hibernation'

The Philae lander which lost power after making its historic landing on a comet has finally woken up and contacted the European Space Agency.

The comet probe had been "asleep" since November after its batteries ran out and scientists were unable to recharge it as Philae lay in the shadow of a crater wall.

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European Space Agency confirms Philae transmissions

The European Space Agency has confirmed it is receiving transmissions from the Philae lander for the first time since it "fell asleep" on Comet 67P.

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