Faster than Sound: NASA's Stardust Mission

The Stardust spacecraft, initially part of the Deep Impact mission, embarked on a groundbreaking journey to collect samples from Comet VILD 2. Using innovative aerogel technology, Stardust successfully captured high-speed particles without damaging them. The mission revealed unexpected findings about the comet's surface and origins, challenging previous theories about comets. Stardust's discoveries, including the presence of amino acids, provide insights into the origins of life on Earth. After completing its mission, Stardust contributed to further space exploration efforts.

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