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View of a Cometary Impact Into Aerogel
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Caption:
Closeup view of a cometary impact (upper right) into aerogel was inspected by scientists at a laboratory at the Johnson Space Center hours after the Stardust Sample Return Canister was delivered to the Johnson Space Center from the spacecraft's landing site in Utah.
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 | Color, Comet, Dust, Impact | |
| Acquisition Date | ||
| Release Date | 2006-01-20 | |
| Date in Caption | ||
| Image Credit | NASA/JSC | |
| Source | photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA03683 | |
| Identifier | PIA03683 | |
