Stardust-NExT Spacecraft nearing Comet
Artist concept of NASA's Stardust-NExT mission, which will fly by comet Tempel 1 on Feb. 14, 2011. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/LMSS
Stardust-NExT Spacecraft nearing Comet
Artist rendering of Stardust-NExT spacecraft approaching comet. Credit: LMSS
Stardust-NExT Spacecraft Approaching Comet Tempel 1
Artist rendering of Stardust-NExT spacecraft nearing comet Tempel 1.
Stardust-NExT Spacecraft and Earth Gravity Assist
Artist rendering of Stardust-NExT spacecraft approaching Earth's gravitational pull, resulting in accelerating of spacecraft and bending of flight path.
Stardust-NExT Spacecraft Approaching Comet Tempel 1
Artist rendering of Stardust-NExT spacecraft nearing comet Tempel 1.
Comet Tempel 1
Artist rendering of comet Tempel 1
Stardust-NExT Spacecraft & Comet Tempel 1
Artist rendering of Stardust-NExT spacecraft nearing comet Tempel 1.