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Image Gallery: February 2010

15 June 2010
Hayabusa Deep Space Probe Recovery at Woomera

The Hayabusa spacecraft was launched by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 2003. Hayabusa is scheduled to land in the Woomera Prohibited Area. (WPA)

Defence is making a major contribution to Hayabusa's landing by providing crucial support services to JAXA at Woomera
The container with the Hayabusa capsule arrives at the Woomera Range Control Centre.

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The starburst of the Hayabusa re-entry is clearly visible from approximately 170km north of Woomera.

(Date taken: 14 May 2010)
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The container with the Hayabusa capsule arrives at the Woomera Range Control Centre.

(Date taken: 14 May 2010)
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The container with the Hayabusa capsule arrives at the Woomera Range Control Centre.

(Date taken: 14 May 2010)
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The container with the Hayabusa capsule arrives at the Woomera Range Control Centre.

(Date taken: 14 May 2010)
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