Genesis Sample Return Capsule
Genesis's sample-return capsule carried solar-wind collectors to Earth. Its parachute failed to deploy, causing a hard landing at the Utah Test and Training Range, but substantial sample material was recovered.
Identity
- Aliases
- Genesis SRCGenesis sample canister
- Name
- Genesis Sample Return Capsule
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Genesis's sample-return capsule carried solar-wind collectors to Earth. Its parachute failed to deploy, causing a hard landing at the Utah Test and Training Range, but substantial sample material was recovered.
- First Flight Date
- 2001-08-08
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 16, 2026 at 23:53:24 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 16, 2026 at 23:53:24 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 2004-09-08
- Search Name
- Genesis Sample Return Capsule Genesis SRC Genesis sample canister