Comet Interceptor instruments

ESA’s Comet Interceptor will be the first mission to visit a comet coming directly from the outer reaches of the Sun's realm, carrying material untouched since the dawn of the Solar System.

Comet Interceptor comprises a main spacecraft and two smaller probes (with one probe built by JAXA). The mission will carry a total of ten scientific instruments, each made up of one or more sensors. By taking measurements of the target comet from different locations at the same time, Comet Interceptor will construct a 3D map of the comet and the gas and dust around it.

Comet Interceptor is an ESA-led mission in collaboration with JAXA.

Find out more about the spacecraft and instruments