This image released by NASA shows the Stardust Capsule return
as seen from NASA's DC-8 Airborne Laboratory. The light
emitted by the fireball is caused by the capsule streaking through
the sky. "Stardust" safely returned to Earth carrying precious
samples of dust from stars and comets that could offer vital clues
about the solar system's origins.(AFP/NASA/ARC-HO)
Framegrab from NASA television shows scientists approaching the Stardust comet capsule after it landed safely in the Utah desert. "Stardust" safely returned to Earth carrying precious samples of dust from stars and comets that could offer vital clues about the solar system's origins.(AFP/NASA-HO)