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[Mission Flight Plan | Encounter with Comet Wild 2 | Data Collection | Drop Test | Earth Return]

Drop Test

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In order to test the design and integrity of the Sample Return Capsule a drop test was performed to simulate the expected impact upon its arrival by parachute back on Earth.

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