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Entry, Descent, Landing animation
This animation illustrates the path the Stardust return capsule will follow once it enters Earth's atmosphere.
Name | Value | Additional Values |
---|---|---|
Target | 81P/Wild | |
System | Periodic Comets | |
Target Type | Comet | |
Mission | Stardust | |
Instrument Host | Stardust | |
Host Type | Sample Return | |
Instrument | ||
Detector | ||
Extra Keywords | Atmosphere, Color, Dust, Movie | |
Acquisition Date | ||
Release Date | 2005-12-22 | |
Date in Caption | ||
Image Credit | NASA/JPL | |
Source | photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA03248 | |
Identifier | PIA03248 |