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  • Solar System Science
  • Planetary Science
  • Cometary Science

Background:

  • Comet science has evolved significantly, providing insights into solar system formation.
  • Comets are investigated as tracers of early solar system processes and pristine interstellar material.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the state of knowledge on comets before the Rosetta mission.
  • To discuss the evolution of comet science and its implications for understanding the early solar system.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of comet science development.
  • Analysis of evidence regarding comet composition and formation.
  • Examination of comet nucleus properties.

Main Results:

  • Comet formation regions likely overlapped significantly in the protoplanetary disc.
  • Evidence suggests substantial material migration occurred during comet formation.
  • Comet nuclei are low-density, porous, and exhibit a size distribution lacking small bodies.

Conclusions:

  • Comets are crucial for understanding solar system formation and evolution.
  • The low thermal inertia of comet nuclei indicates potential preservation of pristine materials.
  • Cometary materials may be accessible for future sample return missions.