Itokawa Asteroid - 3D Model

In 2010, the Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa returned to Earth with samples of Asteroid 25143, Itokawa.

Hayabusa’s observations revealed that S-type asteroids like Itokawa are the source of the most common kind of meteorite found on Earth: the ordinary chondrite meteorite. Itokawa is probably not solid, but is thought to be a rubble pile held together by gravity.

Includes:

• Informative flyer with facts about the asteroid's discovery and features
• Clear acrylic riser for desk display

Size 5.803 cm x 3.153 cm x 2.513 cm

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