Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 16, 2006

Stardust Capsule Returns to Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 16, 2006 is “Stardust Capsule Returns to Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit : Stardust Team , NASA. The original explanation runs about 184 words.

From the explanation

“A flying saucer from outer space crash-landed in the Utah desert yesterday after being tracked by radar and chased by helicopters and airplanes. Like last time , no space aliens were involved.”

— APOD editors, January 16, 2006

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At a glance

Date: January 16, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit : Stardust Team , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 184 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 16, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-january-16-stardust-capsule-returns-to-earth

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