Comet Harpoon (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Comet Harpoon

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This is an artist's concept of a comet harpoon embedded in a comet. The harpoon tip has been rendered semi-transparent so the sample collection chamber inside can be seen.

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Credit: NASA/Chris Meaney/Walt Feimer

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