micrometeorite

Noun

Meaning

a meteorite or meteoroid so small that it drifts down to earth without becoming intensely heated in the atmosphere

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This time he was able to grab hold of some wire bundles and retrieved the Micrometeorite Collector (S-10) from the Agena. Source: Internet

Collins' first task was to retrieve a Micrometeorite Collector (S-12) from the side of the spacecraft. Source: Internet

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