Dataset
Returned Samples Dataset
Material returned to Earth from asteroids and comets — Itokawa, Ryugu, Bennu, and Wild 2.
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- Version
- 1.0.0
- Entities
- 4
- Last generated
- 2026-06-29
- License
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Checksum
- — (published at release)
Sample (4 of 4)
| Name | Type | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Bennu Sample (OSIRIS-REx) | Returned sample | returned_sample:bennu-sample |
| Itokawa Sample (Hayabusa) | Returned sample | returned_sample:itokawa-sample |
| Ryugu Sample (Hayabusa2) | Returned sample | returned_sample:ryugu-sample |
| Wild 2 Sample (Stardust) | Returned sample | returned_sample:wild-2-sample |
Source references
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.
- JAXAJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Japanese missions (Hayabusa, Akatsuki) and space science.