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What happens to power output when solar panels get covered in dust? How is this problem different on Earth, the Moon, and Mars? What are some different ways to clean dust off the panels or even prevent it from sticking to them to begin with? Explore all these questions in your own science project! Written instructions and materials list available here: sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/SpaceEx_p063/space-exploration/solar-panel-dust-cover?ytid=w50TNPm8y9I&ytsrc=description

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