"Stardust" spacecraft lands Sunday....

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  • Dr Mordrid
    Moderator
    • Apr 2001
    • 26592

    #1

    "Stardust" spacecraft lands Sunday....

    carrying samples of cometary dust;



    It will be the fastest re-entry ever at 29,000 mph.

    It'll come down in western Utah, so those out west might want to watch out for it at 09:56:39 UT.

    Path:



    Dr. Mordrid
    Dr. Mordrid
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    An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

    I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps
  • KRSESQ
    Super MURCer
    • Feb 2000
    • 3224

    #2
    "Watch out" is right!

    Kevin

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    • gt40
      This space for rent
      • Sep 1999
      • 3973

      #3
      should be quite a light show, if you're in a prime viewing area

      Yeah, well I'm gonna build my own lunar space lander! With blackjack aaaaannd Hookers! Actually, forget the space lander, and the blackjack. Ahhhh forget the whole thing!

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