Rosetta And Philae Are Being Absolutely Adorable To Each Other On Twitter

The Philae lander has separated from the Rosetta space probe, and is currently making its slow way towards the surface of Comet 67P.

None of the above things are alive or have personalities.

Except on Twitter, of course, where they are being absolutely adorable to each other.

Here are the highlights of these two pals and their last goodbye half a billion kilometres from Earth.

Last chance to enjoy the view from up here before you visit #67P @Philae2014! #CometLanding day is here! pic.twitter.com/UmYIAaYXYU
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014

Ok @Philae2014, I’m getting lined up with #67P, are you ready to jump? #CometLanding
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014

Ready when you are, @ESA_Rosetta. Give me a little nudge? #CometLanding
— Philae Lander (@Philae2014) November 12, 2014

SEPARATION CONFIRMED! Safe journey @Philae2014! pic.twitter.com/dsM5Xaedzp
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014

Phew! Back in contact with Earth after separation. #CometLanding
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014

How are you feeling @philae2014? #CometLanding
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014

Finally! I’m stretching my legs after more than 10 years. Landing gear deployed! #CometLanding
— Philae Lander (@Philae2014) November 12, 2014

.@Philae2014 :) My back is chilly now you’ve left, but I'm in a better position to watch you now. Send me a postcard! #CometLanding
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014

.@ESA_Rosetta WOW! I feel like I’m floating! And #67P is closer and closer… #CometLanding
— Philae Lander (@Philae2014) November 12, 2014

.@ESA_Rosetta I will send you hundreds of postcards from #67P :) #CometLanding
— Philae Lander (@Philae2014) November 12, 2014

.@philae2014’s first postcard just after separation – it’s of me!
#CometLanding
Credit: ESA/Rosetta/Philae/CIVA pic.twitter.com/OXJwGunL3V
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014

Nice one! I’ve never seen you from this angle before, @ESA_Rosetta! #CometLanding
— Philae Lander (@Philae2014) November 12, 2014

I see you too @philae2014! Here you are in my OSIRIS camera - legs out! #CometLanding pic.twitter.com/hmnfe2AkN2
— ESA Rosetta Mission (@ESA_Rosetta) November 12, 2014

Oh, and yes, the Mars Rover Curiosity is also getting in on the fun:

@Philae2014 Relax, take it one step at a time, and know we're rooting for you. #CometLanding
— Curiosity Rover (@MarsCuriosity) November 5, 2014

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