Scientists await return of comet particles from Stardust spacecraft

COMING HOME: Particles gathered near a comet in deep space are scheduled to arrive at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston in January, so scientists can study them to learn more about comets and their role in the early solar system. The Stardust spacecraft collected particles from the comet Wild 2...

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