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Result of Capsule Search by Helicopter

June 14, 2010 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

After the HAYABUSA capsule reentry, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) searched for the capsule by a helicopter and discovered it at the expected landing area in WPA, Australia at 11:56 p.m. on June 13th, 2010 (JST).
JAXA will start retrieving it in the afternoon on June 14th, 2010(JST).

*WPA Woomera Prohibited Area