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1. Cosmic Dust

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   Spacecraft Contamination Concerns
   A significant challenge in the study of cosmic dust is distinguishing true extraterrestrial particles from terrestrial contaminants. The presence of artificial fibers (e.g., polymer strands from solar array coatings, see Ultra Flex Solar Array) often complicates mass spectrometry, as these terrestrial materials can exhibit isotopic ratios that mimic certain [solar system](/entrie…