[GioFX]

1550 GMT (11:50 a.m. EDT)

Tracking systems are operating to acquire the capsule as it falls back to Earth.

As the capsule descends through the atmosphere, it will be "painted" by powerful radars located on the Utah Test & Training Range. This will provide tracking information allowing ground-based cameras to spot the capsule.

Backup tracking is provided by a Global Positioning System unit on the Genesis capsule that transmits position data to a ground station, which in turn relays the information to the mission control center.

The radar, visual and GPS data will provide an accurate plot in three dimensions for the capsule's location. This plot is generated at the mission control center located about 100 miles away from the range at Hill Air Force Base. A ground control intercept officer based at the Hill Air Force Base mission control will direct helicopter flight crews towards the capsule.