Genesis Solar Samples Arrive at Johnson Space Center
Scientists are optimistc that samples of the Sun that have arrived in Houston on Monday will provide important information on the history and origin of the solar system. (10.05.04) >>
Genesis
Spacecraft Bus Flies Solo
While NASA scientists continue to examine the Genesis
sample return capsule at NASA's Johnson Space Center,
the spacecraft itself continues on its flight.
While the spacecraft was in orbit around Lagrange
Point 1, a point between Earth and the sun where
the gravity of both bodies is balanced, it collected particles of the solar wind in specially designed high purity wafers.
After two years, the sample collectors were re-stowed
and returned to Earth. The samples will be stored and
cataloged under ultra-pure cleanroom conditions and made
available to the world scientific community for study.
