NASA - Stardust Sample Return

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Stardust Sample Return

01.15.06

sample return capsule seen from DC-8

This image was taken by the DC-8 Stardust Observation Campaign flight. It shows Stardust as it is moving through the atmosphere.

Image credit: NASA/Ames