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Hayabusa Sample Return Capsule

Hayabusa's detachable re-entry capsule carried microscopic particles from asteroid Itokawa through atmospheric entry and landed in the Woomera Prohibited Area in South Australia on June 13, 2010.

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Aliases
Hayabusa re-entry capsuleMUSES-C sample capsule
Name
Hayabusa Sample Return Capsule
Status
retired

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Description
Hayabusa's detachable re-entry capsule carried microscopic particles from asteroid Itokawa through atmospheric entry and landed in the Woomera Prohibited Area in South Australia on June 13, 2010.
First Flight Date
2003-05-09
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 16, 2026 at 23:37:37 UTC
Updated Time
July 16, 2026 at 23:37:37 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2010-06-13
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Hayabusa Sample Return Capsule Hayabusa re-entry capsule MUSES-C sample capsule