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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 | |