Harpoon a Comet?: Spacecraft to Carry Canon-Fired Sampler
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 10:00
in Astronomy & Space
Retrieving bits from a comets nucleus is a tricky task due to the lack of gravity. NASA is developing a spacecraft that will sport a harpoon fixed with a sample-return tip for retrieving comet pieces that will ultimately be sent back to Earth.