Japanese Asteroid Sample Return Capsule Recovered

Japanese Asteroid Sample Return Capsule Recovered

The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) reports that it “completed the recovery of the Hayabusa capsule at 4:08 pm on June 14, 2010 (JST). The capsule is deemed intact at the moment.” The recovery time was 3:08 am this morning EDT. Check back for more news as it becomes available.

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