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Mars dust is toxic. How will future astronauts deal with it? #831249 Wed 05 Aug 2026 01:00:PM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 678,976 Los Angeles, USA Webmaster OP Launch Director
OP Webmaster Launch Director Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 678,976 Los Angeles, USA	Mars dust is known to contain various carcinogens, such as silica and numerous heavy metals. How will future astronauts mitigate the health risks? Source: Mars dust is toxic. How will future astronauts deal with it?