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Watch: Nasa research equipment accidentally lands on Texas farm

Watch: Nasa research equipment accidentally lands on Texas farm

Summary

A NASA research probe mistakenly landed on a farm in Edmonson, Texas, after being blown off course on October 2. The farm owners contacted the local sheriff's department, and NASA acknowledged that a team was already searching for the equipment. The probe was launched from a balloon facility in New Mexico.

Key Facts

  • A NASA research probe landed on a Texas farm on October 2.
  • The landing was unplanned; the probe was blown off course.
  • The farm is owned by Ann and Hayden Walter in Edmonson, Texas.
  • The Walters contacted the local sheriff's department about the probe.
  • NASA confirmed a team was looking for the missing equipment.
  • The probe originally launched from the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in New Mexico.

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