The EPOXI mission is just the first step. NASA photos.

Deep Impact approaches comet Hartley 2 and will arrive at its nearest location on November 4

NASA's EPOXI mission is currently on a journey to comet Hartley 2 and Deep Impact as this mission is more commonly referred too will arrive at its nearest spot to this icy world on November 4. NASA was using imagers on Deep Impact during the days between September 9-17 to get a view of comet Hartley 2 before the spacecraft arrives on locatio...