<p>Amid a journey of celestial spectacles, the <i>Artemis II </i>astronauts may spot a comet&mdash;if it survives a dash past the sun</p>
Comets are icy celestial bodies that originate from the outer regions of the solar system. They are composed of ice, dust, and rocky material, and when they approach the Sun, they develop a glowing coma and tail due to the sublimation of their icy components.
Solar system exploration refers to the scientific investigation of the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets within our solar system. This exploration is conducted using spacecraft, telescopes, and other technologies to gather data about the composition, atmosphere, and potential for life on these celestial bodies.