Historical Events tagged with "itokawa"
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Space Exploration
Hayabusa Capsule Returns with Asteroid Samples
June 13th, 2010 14 years ago
The Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa returned to Earth with a capsule containing particles from asteroid 25143 Itokawa. After a complex seven-year journey, the capsule landed safely in the Australian Outback, marking a significant achievement in space exploration. The mission aimed to analyze materials from the asteroid to gain insights into the early solar system and the origins of life on Earth. The successful return of the samples was celebrated as a major milestone for Japan's space program and the international scientific community.
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