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Space: Space Probe Explodes On Earth Re-Entry
The Japanese Hayabusa probe exploded on its re-entry to Earth, but a capsule possibly containing samples of asteroid dust survived. Discovery News' Ian O'Neill explains.
Added: Jun 17, 2010
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Runtime: 01:32
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