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Microscopic particle within the Hayabusa sample return capsule

Microscopic particle within the Hayabusa sample return capsule
Microscopic particle within the Hayabusa sample return capsule A greatly enlarged view of a tiny particle within the Hayabusa sample return capsule. Also in the picture is a needle-like manipulator, which is casting a dark shadow thrown by a light source from the bottom of the image. It is not yet known whether the particle is from Itokawa or from Earth. JAXA / JSPEC