Asteroid Itokawa (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

Asteroid Itokawa

Caption

Asteroid Itokawa as seen by the Hayabusa spacecraft. The peanut-shaped S-type asteroid measures approximately 1,100 feet in diameter and completes one rotation every 12 hours.

Credit

JAXA

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

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