| 1. | The micrometeorite detector and sun scanner were mounted on the sphere.
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| 2. | However, the protective layers are subject to erosion by micrometeorites.
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| 3. | When micrometeorites hit it, they turn to plasma and expand.
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| 4. | The shutter is needed to protect the window from damage from micrometeorites.
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| 5. | The shutter is needed to protect the window against damage from micrometeorites.
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| 6. | The micrometeorite detector and sun scanner were mounted on the sphere as well.
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| 7. | Micrometeorites in particular produce a glassy melt in the regolith that lowers the albedo.
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| 8. | Gradually the crater and its ejecta undergo impact erosion from micrometeorites and smaller impacts.
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| 9. | Micrometeorite shielding is incorporated into the station to protect pressurised sections and critical systems.
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| 10. | The surface has also experienced space weathering due to high energy particles and micrometeorites.
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