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Dr. Jennifer Edmunson discusses the challenges and insights gained from simulating lunar and Martian dust on Earth.

Dr. Jennifer Edmunson explains what it takes to simulate Moon and Mars dust on Earth, and lessons learned from preparing to build habitats on other worlds.

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