Mission Rosetta - The Quest for Origins

Mission Rosetta - The Quest for Origins (2026)



Mission Rosetta - La quête des origines

8.0 2026 — —
Documentary
In 2004, a European spacecraft set off for a comet drifting in the far reaches of our solar system. Its mission: to solve a mystery that has haunted humanity since our earliest days. A decade of journeying, three years of complete silence, and a touchdown on an unknown world. The Rosetta mission chronicles a bold dream, fueled by a small team of scientists and engineers who simply wouldn't take no for an answer.

More About This Film

Mission Rosetta - The Quest for Origins is a science documentary about the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission and its ambitious attempt to study a comet in unprecedented detail. The documentary uses the mission to examine one of astronomy's biggest questions: what can ancient comets tell us about the origins of the Solar System and life?

It combines engineering, planetary science, archival mission footage, and expert explanations to turn a complex space project into an accessible exploration of scientific discovery. The Rosetta mission's long journey and landing attempt provide the film with a natural narrative of risk, patience, and experimentation.

  • The documentary focuses on ESA's Rosetta comet mission.
  • Rosetta studied comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
  • The mission launched in 2004 and reached the comet in 2014.
  • Its Philae lander made humanity's first successful landing on a comet nucleus.
  • The documentary uses the mission to explore questions about planetary origins.

Where to Watch

Space documentaries are commonly distributed through science broadcasters and specialist streaming catalogs.

  • ARTE – free streaming where available
  • European Space Agency – free official video content
  • Prime Video – rental/purchase where available
  • Apple TV – rental/purchase where available
  • YouTube – official ESA footage and documentaries where available
  • MUBI – subscription where licensed