Space shuttle dodges meteors and asteroids as it approaches a comet

Space shuttle dodges meteors and asteroids as it approaches a comet
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Spacecraft are designed to withstand harsh conditions in space, but meteors and asteroids can be hazards. Learn about the challenges of space exploration.

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Space shuttle dodges meteors and asteroids as it approaches a comet
Space shuttle dodges meteors and asteroids as it approaches a comet
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