Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 25, 2001

Sail On, Stardust

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 25, 2001 is “Sail On, Stardust,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“Spacecraft on long interplanetary voyages often use the planets themselves as gravitational “sling shots” to boost them along their way. Launched in February of 1999 on a historic voyage to a comet, the Stardust spacecraft is no different.”

— APOD editors, January 25, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 25, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 25, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-january-25-sail-on-stardust

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