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Hayabusa space probe

Scientists are hoping that the sealed capsule of the Hayabusa space probe that crash landed in the Australian outback will contain some asteroid fragments and dust.

Rights: JAXA

Published: 10 August 2010,Updated: 10 August 2010Size: 22.72 KB

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