Aerogel: Catching Comet Dust

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Title:

Aerogel: Catching Comet Dust

Url:

https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/stardust/tech/aerogel.html

Publisher:

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Description: This site from National Aeronautics and Space Administration provides information about aerogel, a material used by the Stardust probe to trap particles from the Comet Wild 2. The collection strategies, the unique capabilities of aerogel, and the spacecraft collector’s structure are presented. The site also provides an aerogel fact sheet, photo gallery, and frequently asked questions.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Comets
Science -- Astronomy -- Study and teaching. Research
Technology -- Chemical technology -- Chemical engineering -- Special processes and operations, A-Z -- Absorption of gases

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Science -- Astronomy

Resource Type:

Reference Material

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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