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A Hollywood-style capture will highlight NASA's Genesis mission when it comes to an exciting climax.

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Genesis is a mission to study the birth of our solar system by examining the composition of the Sun.

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Genesis attained perfect orbit and spread its hexagon-shaped collector arrays to harvest the Sun’s solar wind.

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The arrays made of gold, platinum and diamonds sparkled brilliantly while absorbing the Sun's essence.

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In September, the sample return capsule or SRC will return to Earth.

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On the desert floor at the Utah Test and Training Range, a tile marks the spot over which the capture of the SRC will occur.

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Genesis will be instructed to eject the capsule and it will enter Earth’s atmosphere suspended under a parachute to slow its descent.

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In a James Bond-type stunt maneuver using giant hooks, trained pilots in helicopters will swoop down and snag the capsule in mid-air.

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The precious cargo will then be gently lowered to the ground where the Genesis team anxiously awaits its arrival.

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The samples will be stored in cleanroom conditions and made available to the world's scientific community for study for many years to come.

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You can be a part of this historic event.

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See the mid-air capture as it happens live on NASA TV September 8th. Coverage begins at 11:30 am, eastern.

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