67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko: Shape Models from Rosetta Mission

Version 2.0 of this collection contains shape models of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The models were produced by Rosetta mission teams using OSIRIS and NAVCAM image data. NASA hosts this updated collection, which includes newly added SPG_LAM_PSI SHAP5, SPG_DLR SHAP4S, and SPC_ESA MTP019 models.

Use Cases

• Generate 3D visualizations of the comet's surface based on the shape models.
• Simulate spacecraft trajectories and landing scenarios using the geometric reference frames.
• Analyze surface feature evolution by comparing different model versions.
• Calculate physical properties like volume and mass distribution from the 3D shape data.

Strengths

• Models are derived from actual OSIRIS and NAVCAM image data from the Rosetta spacecraft.
• Collection is versioned (V2.0) and includes newly added models from specific mission teams.
• Data is hosted by a authoritative organization, NASA.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Rosetta mission teams.

Collection Method

Produced based on OSIRIS and NAVCAM image data obtained at the comet.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 03:38:54.359465; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.