Comets are celestial bodies that have been orbiting our solar system since its creation 4.6 billion years ago. While they hold the key to understanding the birth of our solar system, they also pose a potential threat to life on Earth. Throughout history, these celestial bodies have scarred the surfaces of all the planets, and their impact is terrifying, capable of wiping out life as we know it. Scientists are racing to unlock their secrets, as they may be the key to understanding our place in the universe.