PIA03248: Entry, Descent, Landing Animation (Animation)


Entry, Descent, Landing Animation (Animation)

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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.

Cataloging Keywords:

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