= Donald E. Brownlee
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Donald E. Brownlee is an American astronomer and professor known for his contributions to the fields of astronomy and astrobiology. He is particularly recognized for his work on cosmic dust and for being the principal investigator of NASA's Stardust mission, which was launched in 1999. The Stardust mission successfully collected samples from the coma of Comet Wild 2 and returned them to Earth in 2006, providing valuable insights into the formation of the solar system and the origins of cosmic materials.
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