The main mission was to locate the sample. PPE was used to assure there was not any issue with a late detonation or an alien infection. Once the sample was secured, the team returned to Woomera base where they will prepare the sample for transport back to Japan.
In a tweet, Collection Team M. confirmed that the Hayabusa2 capsule is in “perfect condition.” Mission accomplished JAXA. This was a great effort of international cooperation.
During a press conference on Sunday, Dr. Yuichi Tsuda, project manager for the mission said, “We collected the treasure box,” he said, adding: “The capsule collection was perfectly done,” adding that the container was not damaged.
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